Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Red Velvet Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This stunning dessert features a vibrant red cake topped with a rich, creamy frosting that perfectly balances sweetness and tanginess. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this recipe is simple to follow and guarantees to impress your guests. With its moist texture and eye-catching appearance, this cake is sure to be the highlight of your gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a sheet cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together sugar and vegetable oil. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in red food coloring. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once cooled, frost the cake generously and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg