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Red Velvet Cake Slice

Red Velvet Cake

Mindy Johnson
Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting
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Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1/2 c salted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 1 ½ c sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 oz red food coloring
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ c flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 c buttermilk
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz block of cream cheese
  • 1/2 c salted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • pinch salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease 2 - 8" pans or 4 - 6" pans.
  • Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and continue to beat until incorporated.
  • In a small bowl mix cocoa, food coloring and water to make a paste. Add to the butter mixture along with the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
  • Add the buttermilk to the same bowl that you used to mix the cocoa and food coloring. Add the baking soda and stir to get all the color that was left behind.
  • In another bowl combine the flour and salt. Add to the butter mixture in three parts alternating with the buttermilk. Beat well.
  • Fold in vinegar.
  • Divide into greased pans and bake 25-35 minutes depending on the pan size. For cupcakes bake 16-18 minutes.
  • Invert the warm layers onto plastic wrap and wrap tightly. Freeze overnight or until ready to frost.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Remove the cakes from the freezer before starting the frosting to allow them to start thawing.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste and salt.
  • Level the cakes, if desired, and then fill and frost.
  • Cake should be served at room temperature. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g
This information comes from online calculators and these figures are only estimates.
Keywords cream cheese frosting, cupcakes, dessert, red velvet, red velvet cake
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