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Red Velvet Cake
Classic red velvet with its signature mild chocolate flavor and tangy cream cheese frosting.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 45 min12 servingsMedium4.7 (44 reviews)390 calories per serving
Last tested: 2026-09-10
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Servings12
📋 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease and flour two 20cm/8-inch round pans.
- 2
Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, vinegar, and food coloring.
- 4
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- 5
Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture in three additions.
- 6
Divide between pans. Bake 22-25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- 7
Cool completely. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Frost.
🔄 Swap Table
Original: Red food coloring
Swap: Beet juice (4 tbsp)
Natural red color, slightly earthy flavor
Original: Buttermilk
Swap: Milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice
Let sit 5 minutes
Original: White vinegar
Swap: Lemon juice
Same acidity, slightly different flavor
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