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RCI-BR.004.0443.001

Red Velvet Cake with History

Red Velvet Cake with History from the Recidemia collection

vegetariangluten-freedairy-free
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

Method

1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2
Sift together cake flour, baking soda, salt, and baking cocoa in a medium bowl.
3
Cream together sugar and oil in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
4
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add red food color and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
5
Alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry mixture.
2 minutes
6
Stir in white vinegar gently until the batter is smooth and uniform.
7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
8
Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
33 minutes
9
Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
60 minutes
10
Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
11
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined, then add vanilla extract.
12
Add milk one tablespoon at a time, beating until the frosting reaches the desired spreading consistency. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread with frosting, top with second layer, and frost the top and sides.