Delicious and Simple Homemade Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich and velvety flavors of a classic red velvet cake with this easy homemade recipe. Moist and vibrant, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a beginner baker or an experienced pro, this recipe is sure to impress with its beautiful red color and irresistible taste.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
8. Then transfer the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
10. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the cake layer.
11. Stack the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
12. Decorate as desired and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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