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Red Velvet Cake Bliss: An Easy Recipe for Home Bakers

Red Velvet Cake

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Experience the delight of homemade red velvet cake with this easy recipe that even novice bakers can master.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined.
  5. Add the vinegar and gently fold into the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
  • Feel free to add cream cheese frosting for a classic finish.

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