Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Introduction

This Red Velvet Cake is a soft, velvety, classic dessert with a beautiful red crumb and a subtle cocoa flavor. Moist, tender, and richly flavored, it’s perfect for celebrations or as an elegant treat. The combination of buttermilk, vinegar, and cocoa gives it its iconic texture and taste, while the smooth cream cheese frosting adds the perfect tangy sweetness.

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 125 g butter (softened)
  • 275 g sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 280 g pastry flour (or sifted all-purpose flour)
  • 15 g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 240 g buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 50 g butter (room temperature)
  • 300 g icing sugar
  • 125 g cold cream cheese

Instructions

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