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Red Velvet Delight

Red Velvet Delight: The Ultimate Easy Recipe for Every Occasion

Indulge in the rich and velvety magic of Red Velvet Delight. Perfectly moist with a cream cheese glaze, this showstopping cake is ideal for any occasion. Bake it today!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: 15

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Sifter
  • 12-cup tube pan
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2 cups cake flour sifted
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons liquid or gel red food coloring

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 12-cup tube pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and vinegar.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the buttermilk and red food coloring to the butter mixture and mix until uniform.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 75-85 minutes, checking for doneness at 70 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack, and drizzle with cream cheese glaze if desired.
  • For the cream cheese glaze (optional), beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
  • For extra moisture, brush the cooled cake with simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water heated until dissolved).

Notes

Store wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freezing is an option; wrap slices in parchment paper and foil, freeze for up to 3 months, and thaw overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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