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Red Velvet Cake Slice

The Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Slice Recipe You’ll Crave Instantly

This Red Velvet Cake Slice features a rich crimson hue and luscious cream cheese frosting, delivering indulgence and comfort in every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • Parchment Paper
  • 8-inch Cake Pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two 8-inch pans with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
  3. Beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Alternate adding buttermilk and red food coloring until mixed.
  6. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake at 350°F for 20–22 minutes.
  7. Let cakes rest in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Whip cream cheese and unsalted butter together at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  2. Gradually blend in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
  3. Stack one cake layer on a serving plate and frost top and sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional garnish with red velvet crumbs for extra texture. Use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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