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Southern Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Southern Red Velvet Cake Recipe
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4.8 from 12 reviews

Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this classic Southern Red Velvet Cake. Moist layers of vibrant red cake are sandwiched together with a luscious cream cheese frosting, creating a dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Blend Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Divide batter between pans.
  5. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans, then transfer to wire racks.
  6. Make Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
  7. Frost and Assemble: Frost cooled cakes and stack them. Spread frosting on top and sides. Refrigerate before slicing.

Notes

  • For optimal results, use full-fat buttermilk and high-quality cocoa powder.
  • Cake layers can be made a day ahead and wrapped tightly before frosting.
  • This cake pairs well with chopped pecans or coconut flakes as garnish.

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