Red Velvet Cake Recipe for Special Occasions

Red Velvet Cake Recipe for Special Occasions

swansdown.com

A classic, elegant dessert, Red Velvet Cake uses cocoa and extra-fine cake flour for moist texture and rich flavor.

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Cooking tools:

  • Sifter
  • Stand mixer
  • Cake pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon

Ingredients

  • CAKE
  • 2 1/4 cups sifted Swans Down Cake Flour®️ (sifted, then measured)
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

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