RED VELVET CAKE - How to make Classic RED VELVET CAKE Recipe

RED VELVET CAKE is well known in the United States from New York City's famous Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. A lovely classic cake you'll be able to make in your very own kitchen. Surprise your family and friends with this beautiful dessert.... it is UNFORGETTABLE! Click SHOW MORE below for recipes...

RED VELVET CAKE

Grease & flour 3 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

• 1 cup whole buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoons baking soda
• 2-ounces (2 tablespoons) red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla extract together with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat an additional 1 minute.
2. In a medium bowl whisk flour, salt and cocoa together. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl add baking soda and vinegar. Whisk. Set aside.
4. Add buttermilk and red food coloring together. Whisk well. Set aside.
5. Alternate 2 batches of flour mixture, buttermilk and food coloring to butter mixture. Add baking soda and vinegar. Beat for 2 minutes between flour and buttermilk mixture batches until well mixed.
6. Divide cake batter between the 3 prepared cake pans (about 2 cups of batter in each pan).
7. Bake in preheated 350 degree F. oven for 20-25 minutes.
8. Cool cakes in pan for 10 minutes. Carefully, remove cakes and cool completely on cooling racks.
9. To assemble, add 1 cake layer on serving platter. Spoon about 1 cup of cremates frosting to top of cake. Spread evenly with the back of a spoon of a spatula. Add second cake layer to top of frosting. Add another cup of icing and spread evenly. Add final cake layer. Frost the side of three layered cake. Add remaining frosting to top of cake.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

• 3 cups (24-ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup (1-sticks) unsalted butter, softened

In a large bowl add cream cheese and butter. Using a mixer on medium-speed mix mixture for 3 minutes. Add powdered sugar. Beat an additional 2 minutes.

TIPS: Keep cake covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.