Description
A deliciously moist Red Velvet Cake with a rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (I used dutch process)
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cup White granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp White vinegar
- 1/3 cup Sour cream (room temperature or greek yogurt)
- 4 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp Red food gel dye (I used Americolor super red)
- 1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups Mini chocolate chips
- 2 cups Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 5 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray three 8-inch cake pans with baking nonstick spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper and spray again. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a mixer with a large bowl, beat the butter, oil, and sugar on high speed for 2 minutes. It will become very pale in color and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla, vinegar, sour cream, eggs, and red food dye. Mix on medium until combined.
- Add in the dry ingredients and buttermilk. Mix on low until just combined. Take off the mixer and stir using a baking rubber spatula. Add in the mini chocolate chips and fold them in.
- Divide the batter evenly between the three pans and smooth evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes sit in the hot pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Cool completely before decorating.
- In a large bowl, sift the powdered sugar. Set aside.
- Using a mixer in a separate bowl, beat the butter on high speed for 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl and add in the cream cheese. Beat on high for 1 minute. Make sure it is all smooth. If any butter chunks remain, beat for another 20-30 seconds.
- Add in half of the powdered sugar and mix on low until almost combined. Add in the rest of the powdered sugar and mix on low. Add in the vanilla and mix on high speed until creamy.
- Place a small amount of frosting on the board you are working on, place the first cake layer down.
- Spread 1 cup of frosting over the cake. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of mini chocolate chips on top of the frosting.
- Repeat with the second layer. For the third layer, place the bottom of the cake facing up.
- Frost the cake in a light layer of frosting and freeze for 15 minutes to set the cake.
- Frost the rest of the cake. Top with mini chocolate chips.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg