Southern Red Velvet Cake

Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom
December 09, 2020
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This Southern Red Velvet Cake recipe is a classic dessert that's perfect for any special occasion. From birthdays to Christmas, no one can resist the beautiful red layer cake with a moist, fluffy, and buttery inside that's finished with a decadent cream cheese frosting!

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For the Cake:
1/2 c salted butter
1.5 c granulated sugar
1/4 c vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 oz red food coloring
1 t white vinegar
1 t vanilla extract
2.5 c cake flour
1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 t salt
1 t baking soda
1 c buttermilk
For the Frosting:
1/2 c salted butter
16 oz cream cheese
1 T vanilla extract
2 lbs. confectioners sugar

BAKE THE CAKE:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment, and then grease and flour again.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar until...

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Nutritions

Calories
689

Sodium
1309mg
54% DV

Fat
41g
63% DV

Protein
10g
20% DV

Carbs
62g
21% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV