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Decadent Red Velvet Recipes

Decadent Red Velvet Recipes

A lush red velvet cake with a tender crumb and tangy cream cheese frosting. Rich, vibrant, and perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.7 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.75 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1.2 cup buttermilk, well-shaken
  • 0.7 cup neutral oil (such as canola)
  • 3.3 oz eggs about 2 large eggs, without shells
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1.3 tsp distilled white vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp red food coloring use more for deeper color
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 6 oz unsalted butter, softened
  • 3.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 0.25 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream add more for a softer frosting

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined.
  • Combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring in a separate bowl; whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until the batter is silky and no dry spots remain.
  • Divide batter between pans and smooth the tops. Tap pans gently to release large air bubbles.
  • Bake 25–30 minutes, until a tester comes out clean and the tops spring back lightly.
  • Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes, then turn out to a rack and let cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add cream until spreadable.
  • Level cake layers if needed. Frost the first layer, top with the second, then cover the whole cake with remaining frosting.

Notes

For cupcakes, divide batter among 18–20 liners and bake 18–22 minutes. Chill the crumb-coated cake 15 minutes for cleaner final frosting. Store covered in the fridge up to 4 days; bring to room temp before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Decadent Red Velvet Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.