The legendary red velvet cake with classic cream cheese frosting - a moist, tender cake with a hint of cocoa and stunning red color.

Preparation
40 min.
Baking Time
35 min.
Servings
14
Difficulty
Medium
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Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda until well combined.

2

In another bowl, beat eggs, then add buttermilk, oil, sugar, and red food coloring. Mix until smooth.

3

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Don't overmix.

4

Divide batter between two greased 20cm cake tins. Bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.

5

Beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add icing sugar and beat until smooth.

6

Place one layer on serving plate, spread frosting on top, add second layer, then frost top and sides.

7

Decorate with red cake crumbs or as desired. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set frosting before serving.

Ingredients

14 Servings
  • plain flour 280 g
  • caster sugar 300 g
  • eggs 2
  • buttermilk 240 ml
  • vegetable oil 120 ml
  • tablespoons cocoa powder 2 EL
  • bottle red food coloring 1
  • teaspoon baking soda 1 TL
  • cream cheese 400 g
  • butter 200 g
  • icing sugar 300 g

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