RED VELVET CAKE CAKEMAN

By cuznvin

Yields: Three, 9-inch layer cakes Baking Time: 15-20 minutes,
325 degrees pre-heated oven Level of Difficulty: Moderate.

Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups of cake flour, 1 1/2 cups of
• granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of
• fine salt and 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder.
• Wet Ingredients: 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of
• vinegar (white distilled), 1-1/2 cups of vegetable oil, 1 oz. of
• red food coloring and 1 tsp. of vanilla extract. Frosting: 4
• cups of Confectioners Sugar, 1 lb. of cream cheese (room
• temperature), 1 lb. of butter (softened) and 2 tsp. of vanilla
• extract.

Preparation

Step 1

Sift together all dry ingredients. Add liquid in an electric mixing
bowl and beat on medium speed until well incorporated. Slowly
add dry ingredients to bowl, until all ingredients are combined.
Bake @ 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
Frosting: Mix together the cream cheese and the softened
butter. Gradually add confectioners sugar until it reaches desired
sweetness and smoothness. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla
extract and frost the cake.
Serves 10-12