Moist Three Layer Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting:
Red Velvet Cake (3 layers)
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
4. Combine: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the three prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
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Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Beat cream cheese and butter: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
3. Finish the frosting: Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
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Assembling the Cake:
1. Layer the cake: Once the cakes have cooled, place the first layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top.
2. Add next layers: Add the second cake layer, frost it, and then the third layer. Continue to frost the top and sides of the cake.
3. Decorate: You can garnish with cake crumbs or red velvet crumbs on top or around the sides for a decorative touch.