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Red Velvet Cake: The Indulgent Homemade Recipe You’ll Love

Red Velvet Cake

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Learn how to make a luscious and moist red velvet cake with this easy homemade recipe.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
  • Red food coloring can be adjusted for deeper color.

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