Red Velvet Cake
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12 Slices
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Calories
520 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
Red Velvet Cake
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A delicious red velvet cake with tangy undertones, ideal for a celebration or special occasion. Buttery, chocolatey, and incredibly moist, ice with homemade cream cheese frosting and serve.
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Ingredients
- 280 g plain flour
- 240 g caster sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 240 ml buttermilk
- 120 ml vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Food colouring Red
- 1 tsp vinegar White Wine
- 1 tsp baking soda
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 100 g butter Unsalted, room temperature
- 200 g cream cheese Room temperature
- 400 g icing sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp milk As needed
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C and grease two 20cm round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, caster sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food colouring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just blended.
- In a small bowl, mix the white wine vinegar and baking soda together, then quickly add to the batter and mix well.
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Instructions for the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until creamy.
- Gradually add the icing sugar and beat until combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and 2-3 tablespoons of milk as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Instructions for Assembling the Cake:
- Place one of the cooled cake layers on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Cover the top with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.
- Place the second cake layer on top.
- Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, creating a smooth surface.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious two-layer red velvet cake!
Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
520kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
434mg
(18%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
55g
(110%)
Vitamin A
515IU
(10%)
Vitamin D
0.5µg
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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