TENDER RED VELVET CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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My DH grew up on this cake! Of course, his mom had a recipe from a hotel in New York that presumably someone paid $1k for back in the fifties! Now, I believe that's an urban legend, much like the similar urban legend surrounding the famous super model's cookies of the 80's -- and I can't even remember her name! Yet her cookies were sold in airports and in cookie boutiques across the nation for years (they may still be out there!). The urban legend is all about someone paying an exorbitant price for a recipe so the disgruntled payer shares the recipe with the world at large so that it eats into so-and-so's profits (i.e., by folks making the special recipe themselves and not buying it). I'm not buying the urban legend! So there! This recipe is not about cookies; it's about classic red velvet cake. This recipe is based on the one from the magazine Cook's Country, December/January 2007. I hope you enjoy this! BTW, my DH would really love a copy of the one his mother made -- please let me know if you've posted it or have it! :) NOTE: This recipe must be prepared with natural cocoa powder. Dutch-processed cocoa will not yield the proper color or rise.Once this cake is made, you may cover and refrigerate it until ready to serve, up to 3 days.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
2 tablespoons one 1-ounce bottle red food coloring
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
4 cups confectioners' sugar
16 ounces cream cheese, cut into 8 pieces, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • FOR THE CAKE:.
  • Place oven rack in the middle position and heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl.
  • Whisk buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and eggs in large measuring cup.
  • Mix cocoa with food coloring in small bowl until a smooth paste forms.
  • Beat butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping down bowl as necessary.
  • Add one-third of flour mixture and beat on medium-low speed until just incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Add half of buttermilk mixture and beat on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape down bowl as necessary and repeat with half of remaining flour mixture, remaining buttermilk mixture, and finally remaining flour mixture.
  • Scrape down bowl, add cocoa mixture, and beat on medium speed until completly incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Using rubber spatula, give batter final stir.
  • Scrape into prepared pans and bake until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Cool cakes in pans 10 minmutes then turn out onto rack to cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  • FROSTING:.
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese, one piece at a time, and beat until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Beat in vanilla and salt.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When cakes are cooled, spread about 2 cups frosting on one cake layer. Top with second cake layer and spread top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 3 days.

Yared Welday
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make red velvet cake.


Sharjeel siddiqui
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This cake is delicious! I love the cream cheese frosting.


Christopher Corrales
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This is the best red velvet cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Richard Onguto
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Biraj Oli
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Jennifer Anosike
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! The kids loved it.


Christos Pro
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This cake is so beautiful! It's perfect for any special occasion.


Bruce Morrison
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I'm not a big fan of red velvet cake, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and delicious.


Kymani Apinsa
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Natasha Brophy
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Mekedes Girma
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I would give this recipe a 10/10! It's the best red velvet cake I've ever had.


David Edosomwan
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This was the first time I've ever made red velvet cake and it was so easy! The cake was moist and delicious and the frosting was perfect.


Karyl Casey
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for red velvet cake.


aliu Innocent
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I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny.


sheikh ishtiaq ishtiaq
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best red velvet cake he's ever had.


Esumobi Gift
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The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make red velvet cake.


Asmin Lama
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Lipuo Pheko
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I've tried many red velvet cake recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cake is so tender and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Henry Gilbert
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


efeakpor darlington
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This was absolutely delicious! The cake was so moist and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. It was also very easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me.