Red Velvet Cake Recipe
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A show-stopping red velvet cake with subtle chocolate flavor topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. Rich, velvety, and elegant, this classic dessert is perfect for celebrations.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 16- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, (room temperature and separated)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup buttermilk, (at room temperature)
- red food coloring, (liquid or gel)
- 2 (8-ounce) bricks full-fat cream cheese, (softened)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, (softened)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt, (to taste)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 90M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 314mg
- Total sugar
- 62g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 121mg
- Calcium
- 61mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 314MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.