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Blood Red Velvet Cake

Blood Red Velvet Cake is a striking dessert characterized by its vivid crimson hue and rich cocoa flavor. The cake is made by mixing dry ingredients with wet ingredients, then baking until fluffy and moist, finished with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Its dramatic appearance and tender crumb make it a show-stopping centerpiece for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder rich and earthy
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda fresh for good rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil keeps it moist
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red gel food coloring for vivid color
  • Cream cheese frosting for frosting smooth and tangy

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cake pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 23cm (9-inch) round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring. Mix with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and vibrant red, about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thick and glossy, with a deep red hue.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula, ensuring even thickness.
  6. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are slightly pulled away from the pan.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely. The cake should feel firm and moist to the touch.
  8. Once cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over the top and sides of the cake, smoothing it out gently with a spatula.

Notes

Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Use gel food coloring for vibrant, consistent color. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.