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Delightful Valentine's Heart Red Velvet Cake Recipe

This Valentine’s Heart Red Velvet Cake features rich cocoa flavor and a luscious cream cheese frosting, making it an enchanting centerpiece for romantic celebr…

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cream cheese for frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until well combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Mix in the buttermilk and vanilla extract, followed by the red food coloring until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Divide the batter evenly into prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one layer, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides.
  • Decorate as desired and serve at room temperature for best flavor.