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BEST Southern Red Velvet Cake Recipe

BEST Southern Red Velvet Cake Recipe

The BEST Southern Red Velvet Cake Recipe, rich with flavor and a stunning color, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 2 (9-inch) round cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cooling Rack
  • Knife or spatula

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil or canola
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-2 oz. red food coloring more or less depending on how deep you want the color
  • ½ cup plain hot coffee prepared (don't skip this ingredient)
  • 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Real Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe See: https://divascancook.com/real-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe-best/

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Generously grease and flour (2) 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar and vegetable oil.
  • Mix in the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and red food coloring until combined.
  • Stir in the coffee and white vinegar.
  • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients a little at a time, mixing after each addition, just until combined. (Batter will be thin)
  • Pour the batter evenly into each pan.
  • Bake in the middle rack for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging to it. Do not overbake as the cake will continue to cook as it cools.
  • Let pans cool on a cooling rack until the pans are warm to the touch.
  • Slide a knife or offset spatula around the inside of the pans to loosen the cake from the pan.
  • Gently remove the cakes from the pan and let them finish cooling. (The warm cake will be very delicate)
  • Frost the cake with cream cheese frosting when the cakes have cooled completely.

Notes

Be sure to not overbake! Check the cake at 30 minutes as some ovens run really hot. The cakes are really moist and delicate. You may need to refrigerate them to firm them up before stacking and frosting. To bake cupcakes, bake for 18-20 minutes, checking at the 18-minute mark.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Best Recipe, Cake Recipe, cream cheese frosting, dessert, Red Velvet Cake, Southern Cake
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