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The Best Red Velvet Cake Recipe (Soft, Moist and Easy)

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A delectable red velvet cake with a soft crumb and rich cocoa undertones, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp gel red food color
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 20 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3–4 cups icing sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, and melted butter. Mix well.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, buttermilk, and vinegar.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth, then add the red food color and boiling water.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  8. For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add vanilla and salt, then gradually mix in sifted icing sugar.
  9. Stack and frost the cooled cakes, ensuring every inch is covered.

Notes

For an extra-moist cake, allow the baked cakes to cool completely before frosting. Using flavored extracts or adding citrus zest can create delightful variations.

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