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Red Velvet Cake
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15 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 40MINS

Red Velvet Cake

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This decadent Red Velvet Cake is quick to throw together and so delicious!
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg
This decadent Red Velvet Cake is quick to throw together and so delicious!
40MINS
Total Time
$2.49
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
us / metric
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
4 Tbsp
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Salt
as needed
Baking Powder
1 tsp
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
1 tsp
Baking Soda
Vegetable Oil
3/4 cup
Vegetable Oil
Red Food Coloring
4 Tbsp
Red Food Coloring
Distilled White Vinegar
1 tsp
Distilled White Vinegar
Cream Cheese
1 cup
Cream Cheese
Butter
4 Tbsp
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
4 cups
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
883
Fat
38.1 g
Protein
7.4 g
Carbs
131.4 g
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Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg
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step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C)
step 2
In a mixing bowl, add Granulated Sugar (1 2/3 cups), Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (4 Tbsp), All-Purpose Flour (2 1/2 cups), Salt (as needed), Baking Powder (1 tsp), and Baking Soda (1 tsp). Whisk until combined.
step 3
In a mixing jug, add Buttermilk (1 cup), Vegetable Oil (3/4 cup), Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (sponsored) (2), Vanilla Extract (2 tsp), Red Food Coloring (4 Tbsp), and Distilled White Vinegar (1 tsp). Stir until well incorporated.
step 4
Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
step 5
Divide batter evenly between two lightly greased 8-inch cake pans. Smooth out the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
step 6
In a stand mixer, beat Cream Cheese (1 cup) until smooth.
step 7
Add Powdered Confectioners Sugar (4 cups), Butter (4 Tbsp), and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Mix on low until well incorporated. Increase speed to medium until frosting thickens. Store in fridge until ready to use.
step 8
After cake has cooled completely, spread frosting over the first layer.
step 9
Place the second layer of cake on top and cover with frosting again.
step 10
Spread frosting along the sides as well.
step 11
Slice to serve, and enjoy!
Tags
Comfort Food
Christmas
Shellfish-Free
Dessert
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Mother's Day
Valentine's Day
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