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Red Velvet Valentines Day Cake Recipe

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This Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cake is a decadent and romantic treat perfect for sharing with your loved one. Moist, rich, and beautifully decorated, it’s the ideal dessert to celebrate the holiday of love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, red food coloring, and vinegar.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
  6. Pour batter evenly into prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
  10. Once cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer and top with the second layer. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
  11. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, try adding a tablespoon of espresso powder to the batter. You can also use a homemade buttermilk substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk.

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