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Red Velvet Birthday Cake

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A rich and moist red velvet birthday cake with a hint of cocoa, layered with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp white distilled vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
  9. Add powdered sugar gradually and beat until fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  10. Once cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color.
  • Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.

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Keywords: red velvet cake, birthday cake, cream cheese frosting, layered cake

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