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Super Simple Red Velvet Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons 1 oz red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • For the frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a big bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs, then add oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix well.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until smooth.
  • Divide the batter between the pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans about 10 minutes, then flip onto wire racks to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy, add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until fluffy.
  • Frost the cake when it’s completely cool, and try not to eat all the icing before it gets on the cake.