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Red Velvet Sheet Cake

Red Velvet Sheet Cake is a party-sized crowd pleaser. Moist and tender old fashioned red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. Try today!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 392 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 ounce Red food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups Cream Cheese frosting (click for recipe)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan with baking spray.
  2. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda into a large bowl and add the salt to it.
  3. In a stand mixer whisk together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Whisk in the sour cream, milk, red food coloring and vanilla then add in the flour until just combined with no dry streaks.
  5. Pour into baking pan, spread evenly and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Cream Cheese Frosting: In a stand mixer, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of sour cream, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add 4 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fully incorporated.

Nutrition Information

Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 267mg (11%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 44g (88%) Vitamin A 344IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392

% Daily Value*

Calories 392kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 267mg 11%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 44g 88%
Vitamin A 344IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.