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Red Velvet Dream Cake Recipe

Red Velvet Dream Cake Recipe

Do you love soft and yummy cakes? You must try this Red Velvet Dream Cake Recipe. It is my favorite dessert ever. You will learn how to make Red Velvet Dream Cake easily.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Electric Mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling Rack
  • Rubber Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
  • 1 1/2 cups GRANULATED SUGAR
  • 1 tsp BAKING SODA
  • 1 tsp SALT
  • 1 tsp UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER
  • 1 cup BUTTERMILK
  • 1 1/2 cups VEGETABLE OIL
  • 2 large EGGS
  • 2 tbsp RED FOOD COLORING
  • 1 tsp WHITE VINEGAR
  • 1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT
  • 16 oz CREAM CHEESE
  • 1/2 cup UNSALTED BUTTER
  • 4 cups POWDERED SUGAR

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Turn your oven to 350 degrees now. Grease your two cake pans very well. Use a little bit of extra oil.

Step 2:

  • Line the pans with parchment paper. This ensures the cake comes out whole. Do not skip this easy step.

Step 3:

  • Grab your large mixing bowl now. Whisk the flour and the sugar together. Add the cocoa and the salt.

Step 4:

  • Add the baking soda to the mix. Stir it all together very gently. Make sure there are no big lumps.

Step 5:

  • Get a second bowl for wet items. Pour in the buttermilk and the oil. Crack the eggs into the bowl.

Step 6:

  • Add the red food coloring now. Stir in the vanilla and the vinegar. The mix will look very bright red.

Step 7:

  • Pour the red liquid into the flour. Use your electric mixer on low speed. Mix until the batter is smooth.

Step 8:

  • Divide the batter into the two pans. Try to make them both equal size. Smooth the tops with a spoon.

Step 9:

  • Bake the cakes for thirty minutes total. Use a toothpick to check the center. It should come out very clean.

Step 10:

  • Let the cakes cool in the pans. Wait for about ten minutes first. Then move them to the rack.

Step 11:

  • Mix the cream cheese and the butter. Add the powdered sugar very slowly now. Beat it until it is fluffy.

Step 12:

  • Place one cake on a large plate. Spread some frosting on the top surface. Place the second cake on top.

Step 13:

  • Cover the whole cake with the frosting. Use a spatula for a smooth look. Your dream cake is now ready.

Notes

Tip 1: Use room temperature eggs for a smooth batter.
Tip 2: Do not overmix the batter after adding flour.
Tip 3: Sift the cocoa powder to prevent any lumps.
Tip 4: Let cakes cool fully before adding the frosting.
Tip 5: Use gel food coloring for a deeper red.
Tip 6: Store frosting in the fridge if it melts.
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