Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Tender, moist red velvet cake with a subtle cocoa flavor, frosted with tangy cream cheese frosting. Decadent and rich yet light in crumb. A showstopper dessert for celebrations and special occasions.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 16- 2 1/2 cups (354g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
- 3 Tbsp (19g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, (softened)
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable or canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 oz liquid red food coloring
- 1 1/3 cups (315ml) buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp vinegar
- 16 oz cream cheese, (nearly at room temperature)
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, (nearly at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups (720g) powdered sugar
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
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
- 329mg
- Total sugar
- 72g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 189mg
- Calcium
- 72mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 329MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.