Grandma’s Classic Red Velvet Cake (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, perfect for sharing at gatherings and special occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake Batter

01 - 315 g all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
04 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
05 - 227 g unsalted butter, softened
06 - 400 g granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 240 ml buttermilk
09 - 2 tablespoons red food coloring
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

12 - 225 g cream cheese, softened
13 - 113 g unsalted butter, softened
14 - 480 g powdered sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Thoroughly grease and flour two 23 cm round cake pans.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
05 - Blend in buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until fully combined.
06 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain.
07 - Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.
09 - In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
10 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with frosting. Top with the second layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For a deeper red hue, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
02 - Cake layers may be baked ahead and frozen tightly wrapped.
03 - Decorate with reserved cake crumbs or festive sprinkles for enhanced presentation.

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