Description
Classic Southern red velvet—ultra-moist, boldly red, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and crunchy toasted pecans.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 oz red food coloring
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet pan.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat sugar, eggs, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet batter until just combined.
- Pour into pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cake and sprinkle generously with toasted pecans.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg