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Description
This is a classic sweet and decadent red velvet cake recipe made with buttermilk and a hint of cocoa, and topped with a soft and buttery cream cheese frosting. But unlike some red velvet cakes, this one is tinted with plant-based red food coloring as an alternative to traditional food dyes, so the color is brownish-red. The cake was created for Juneteenth, and follows the red foods theme that symbolizes bloodshed and resilience of enslaved people. To make it you’ll need two 8-inch round cake pans and parchment paper, plus a pastry bag and #22 or #21 star tip if you want to pipe a frosting border. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Krysten and Marrekus Wilkes of Cooks with Soul.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil (or butter, for greasing pans)
- 2 1/2 cups flour (to measure, spoon flour into cups and scrape level)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably high-fat such as Guittard, Penzey’s or Ghirardelli)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (shaken)
- 1 Tbsp. red food coloring (liquid, plant-based such as Whole Foods; 1 tablespoon is .5 ounce)
- 3 tsp. vanilla extract (divided)
- 1 tsp. white distilled vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened, divided)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 16 oz. cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of two 8-inch round cake pans with oil. Line bottoms of pans with parchment rounds and grease top side of paper. Set aside.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Combine buttermilk, food coloring, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and the vinegar in a bowl or large measuring cup; set aside.
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| Calories730Calories from Fat350 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat39g60% |
| Saturated Fat22g110% |
| Trans Fat0g |
| Cholesterol155mg52% |
| Sodium510mg21% |
| Potassium170mg5% |
| Protein8g |
| Calories from Fat350 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate89g30% |
| Dietary Fiber1g4% |
| Sugars67g |
| Vitamin A25% |
| Vitamin C2% |
| Calcium10% |
| Iron10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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