Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

from preppykitchen.com
120 min

Moist and tender with a tangy cream cheese frosting, this Red Velvet Cake is a classic dessert that everyone will love. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ((300g))
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature (113g))
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar ((300g))
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)@
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature (240ml))@
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar@
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons liquid red food coloring
  • 2 8-ounce blocks cream cheese ( room temperature (454g)) @
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (room temperature (340g))
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 1 ½ pounds confectioners sugar (sifted (5½ cups/675g))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour three 6-inch cake pans. (See notes about using two 9-inch cake pans.)

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese together on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Place a cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread about ½ cup of frosting on top of the cake. Place another cake layer on top and repeat with the frosting. Top with the final cake layer and spread the remaining frosting all over the top and sides of the cake.