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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 450
A vibrant and moist red velvet cake layered with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups plain / all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup corn starch / cornflour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda / bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet ingredients

  • 1 cup canola oil (or any other flavourless vegetable or cooking oil)
  • 125 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 ½ cups caster / superfine sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup buttermilk (substitutes do not work well for this recipe)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red liquid food colouring OR high-quality gel food colouring

Frosting ingredients

  • 125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 250 g block of cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 cups icing / powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F (fan) or 180°C/355°F (standard). Grease and line two 20 cm (8 inch) pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients; set aside. Whisk wet ingredients until combined. Combine wet and dry; pour into pans.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes; cool completely. Prepare frosting by beating butter and cream cheese, then add sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Level cakes if domed. Layer with frosting, cover sides and top. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

Ensure to use high-quality gel food coloring for vibrant red color.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, cream cheese, red velvet