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Naked Red Velvet Cake
Naked red velvet cake bares it all for the world to see. It features layers of red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting and is so easy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 458 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 oz. liquid red food coloring or 1 tablespoon gel red food coloring
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 brick (8oz) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoon sour cream
- 3 ½ cups icing or powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
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Cake Directions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by spraying them with cooking spray and coating them with a fine layer of flour. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Beat in eggs.
- Mix in sour cream, milk, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Blend flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
- Once blended, add to egg mixture and blend until incorporated.
- Split batter between prepared round cake pans.
- Bake @ 350°F for 24 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool 15 minutes before flipping them onto your work surface.
- Allow to cool completely
Frosting Directions
- Beat cream cheese, butter and sour cream in bowl.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
Assembly Directions
- Place a layer of cake on a serving platter.
- Cover with ⅓ of frosting.
- Add another layer of cake followed by another layer of frosting.
- Add the final layer of cake with the remaining frosting on top.
- Slice.
- Serve.
- Enjoy every bite!
Nutrition Information
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
353mg
(15%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
347IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 347IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.