Velvet Cake

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings:

• Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 pound cream cheese, softened
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and well combined.
5. Bake:
   • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
6. Prepare Frosting:
   • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
   • Add the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy.
7. Assemble the Cake:
   • Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
   • Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
   • Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
8. Serve:
   • Slice and enjoy your velvet cake!

Nutrition Information (per serving):

• Calories: 620
• Total Fat: 35g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 400mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 75g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 55g
• Protein: 5g

Enjoy this decadent Velvet Cake with its rich, creamy frosting and beautiful red hue. Perfect for any special occasion or just because you deserve a treat!