Festive Ruby Velvet Cake with Dreamy Cream Cheese Frosting
This lusciously tender and radiantly ruby-red cake is generously frosted with a satisfyingly smooth cream cheese frosting. It's a festive dessert that suits any celebratory occasion. Its combination of velvety softness, mild cocoa flavor, and vibrant color is guaranteed to impress and uplift your sp...
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch cake pan with Baking Spray.
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In a medium bowl combine sifted all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sifted cocoa powder. Stir to combine.
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In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring until thoroughly blended.
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With the mixer set on low speed, gradually integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix until completely combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
FROSTING
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While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar while continuing to beat, and finally add the vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
ASSEMBLY
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Once the cake is completely cooled, cut into two equal layers.
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Spread a generous amount of frosting on the bottom layer of the cake.
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Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the frosting to set.
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Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.