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Red Velvet Layer Cake

Red Velvet Layer Cake: 5 Secrets to Perfection

  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A bakery-style red velvet cake with four soft layers and homemade cream cheese frosting, topped with fresh berries for any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 3/8 cups self rising flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 TB natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 TB vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 2–3 TB red food coloring (can use plant based)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup butter (either salted or unsalted)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and coat two 8-inch round cake pans with non-stick baking spray.
  2. Combine sugar and eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer with whisk attachment.
  3. Sift the baking soda and flour together then add to the stand mixer bowl and beat until combined.
  4. Add the oil, buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla and mix until combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
  7. Use a serrated knife to level the tops of the cakes, then cut each cake in half to make 4 equal layers.
  8. Cream together the butter and cream cheese with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  9. Add the sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time until fully combined. Mix on a high speed for 2-3 minutes or until the frosting is light and fluffy and easy to spread.
  10. Assemble the cake by placing one cake layer on a cake board and topping with a generous amount of the frosting. Spread the frosting and top with another cake layer, repeating until you’ve used all the cake layers.
  11. Frost the top of the cake with remaining icing and top with fresh berries.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 570
    • Sugar: 50 g
    • Sodium: 300 mg
    • Fat: 20 g
    • Saturated Fat: 5 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 90 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 8 g
    • Cholesterol: 80 mg

    Keywords: Red Velvet Layer Cake

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