Award-Winning Grandma's Red Velvet Cake Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter

  (softened)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 16 oz cream cheese

  (softened)
• ½ cup unsalted butter

  (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• 1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake
  pans.
• 2 In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking
  soda, and salt. Set aside.
• 3 In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar
  until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
  addition.
• 4 In a separate small bowl, combine the buttermilk, vanilla extract, red food
  coloring, and white vinegar. Mix well.
• 5 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the
  buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until
  just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
• 6 Divide the batter equally among the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a
  spatula.
• 7 Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into
  the center of the cakes comes out clean.
• 8 Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10
  minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• 9 While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large
  mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until well
  combined and fluffy.
• 10 Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one cake layer on a serving plate
  and spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Repeat with the
  remaining layers.
• 11 Frost the sides and top of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting,
  creating a smooth and even layer.
• 12 Optional: Decorate the cake with cake crumbs, fresh berries, or any other
  desired garnishes.
• 13 Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to
  meld together.
• 14 Slice, serve, and enjoy this award-winning red velvet cake!

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