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Red Velvet Cake

Cultural Context

Red Velvet Cake has its origins in the Southern United States, gaining popularity in the 1920s. This visually striking dessert is often associated with special occasions and celebrations, symbolizing love and festivity. Its unique flavor profile, a combination of cocoa and buttermilk, paired with the creamy frosting, makes it a beloved choice for birthdays and holidays. Today, variations abound, including cupcakes and layer cakes, enjoyed by many around the world.

AmericanUSdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 Cup plus 3/4 cup | 344g All Purpose Flour
6 Tablespoons | 42g Cornstarch
2 Tbsp | 14g cocoa powder, regular (not dark) unsweetened
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup | 115g unsalted Butter, room temperature
2 Cups | 400g fine granulated Sugar
4 large Eggs, room temperature
1 Cup | 240ml Vegetable Oil
1 Tbsp Vanilla Essence
Gel Red food coloring (I used Colourmist)
1 Cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
1 Teaspoon Plain White Vinegar
1/2 Cup Yogurt
1/2 Cup Water
1 Cup | 225g unsalted Butter, room temperature
2 Cups | 260g Icing Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla essence
452g Cream cheese (I used Philadelphia Original)

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides tanginess with fewer calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with lower fat.

red food coloring

🥗Healthier: beet juice

💰Cheaper: none

Beet juice is a natural alternative for color.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and dairy-free.

1

Beat the Butter till smooth

2

Add the Sugar and mix

3

Add the Eggs One at a time

4

Add the Oil

5

Add the Vanilla Essence

6

Add the Food Color

7

Sift and Mix all the Dry Ingredients

8

Make the Buttermilk

9

Add the Dry Ingredients in three batches

10

Add Half of the Buttermilk

11

Add the Vinegar at the end

12

Bake the Cake

13

Bake the Cupcakes

14

Make the Frosting

15

Beat the Butter

16

Add the icing Sugar in batches

17

Add the Vanilla Essence

18

Add the Cream Cheese

19

Assemble the Cake

20

Frost the Cake and Decorate

21

Serve the Cake

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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