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Cream Cheese Red Velvet Cake That Will Impress Everyone!

Cream Cheese Red Velvet Cake
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A rich and moist red velvet cake topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread cream cheese frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
  10. Decorate as desired and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a more intense red color, adjust the amount of food coloring.

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Find it online: https://howeats.com/cream-cheese-red-velvet-cake-recipe/