Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of a classic Red Velvet Cake paired with a luscious Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting. This decadent dessert is perfect for celebrations or anytime you crave a slice of heavenly cake.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and buttermilk mixture: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the buttermilk mixture with food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternate adding dry and wet mixtures to the butter mixture until just combined. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste. Add cream for desired consistency.
- Frost the cake: Frost cooled cake layers, stacking and spreading frosting between layers and over the top and sides.
Notes
- For a smoother finish, chill the crumb-coated cake for 30 minutes before final frosting.
- Store leftover cake in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
