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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A classic two-layer red velvet cake with tangy cream cheese frosting—sophisticated, vibrant, and utterly irresistible.
★★★★☆
(402 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time30 min
Bake time30 min
Total time3 hr
Makes12
Ingredients
1
3 cups (360g) cake flour (spooned & leveled)
2
1 teaspoon baking soda
3
2 Tablespoons (10g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
4
1/2 teaspoon salt
5
1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
6
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
7
1 cup (240ml) canola or vegetable oil
8
4 large eggs, room temperature and separated
9
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
10
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
11
liquid or gel red food coloring
12
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
13
16 ounces (452g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
14
3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
15
5 cups (600g) confectioners’ sugar
16
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
17
pinch of salt, to taste
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