60 minutes
A rich and velvety red velvet cake layered with creamy Ermine icing.
Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
cups
Unsalted Butter, to prepare pans
tablespoons
Cocoa Powder, divided
tablespoons
cups
each
teaspoons
Red Food Coloring
tablespoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
Flour, sifted
cups
cups
tablespoons
Ermine Icing
cups
1. Prepare cake pans
Butter your cake pans generously. Then, sprinkle one tablespoon of cocoa powder into each pan. Tap the pans to coat them evenly with cocoa and discard any excess.
2. Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Cream butter and sugar
In a mixing bowl, cream together 115 grams of butter and 300 grams of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the 10 milliliters of vanilla extract.
5. Make cocoa paste
In a small bowl, make a paste by combining 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder with 2 tablespoons of red food coloring. Blend this paste into the butter mixture until it is well combined.
6. Sift dry ingredients
Sift together the remaining dry ingredients: 320 grams of flour, 6 grams of salt, and 5 grams of baking soda.
7. Combine wet and dry ingredients
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to your butter mixture in two batches. Start with a portion of the dry mixture, then add half the buttermilk. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and buttermilk. With the last batch, mix in 15 milliliters of vinegar.
8. Bake the cakes
Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans. Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
9. Cool the cakes
Once baked, let the cakes cool completely on a cooling rack.
10. Assemble the cake
Remove one cake from its pan and place it flat side down on a serving platter. Spread one cup of Ermine icing evenly over the top. Place the second cake on top and then cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
Bake Red Velvet Cupcakes, a Red Velvet Sheet Cake, or create Red Velvet Cake Pops.
Try Chocolate Red Velvet Cake with more cocoa, Orange Velvet Cake with orange zest, or Lemon Velvet Cake with lemon zest.
Add nuts for texture, layer with cheesecake, or infuse with espresso for a Mocha Red Velvet Cake.
Use buttercream, mascarpone, or whipped cream frosting for different textures and sweetness levels.
Add the zest of one orange or lemon to your cake batter for a fresh, citrusy note. A tablespoon of freshly squeezed juice can also be added to the batter.
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