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A vibrant Juneteenth Red Velvet Cake topped with cream cheese frosting

Juneteenth Red Velvet Cake

This recipe provides a festive and delicious Red Velvet Cake, perfect for celebrating Juneteenth. It yields a moist cake with a vibrant red hue and a classic cream cheese frosting, sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pans
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round baking pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the buttermilk, oil, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting over the top of one cake layer.
  2. Place the second cake layer on top and then frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

Notes

For an extra touch, decorate the cake with fresh berries like raspberries and blueberries to represent the Juneteenth colors.