Ingredients
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
6 oz. unsalted butter
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. cocoa powder
2 oz. red food coloring
2 oz. hot water
1 tsp. vinegar
8 oz. cream cheese
2 oz. unsalted butter, softened
8 oz. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. In a stand mixer, mix together sugar and butter. Slowly add flour sifted with baking soda.Step 2Alternatively, add buttermilk, and then add vanilla, eggs, and salt. Step 3Mix cocoa powder with red food coloring and water. Add to mixture.Step 4Add vinegar.Step 5Pour into 3 8" cake pans and bake for 20 minutes.
Step 1Using paddle attachment, mix butter and cream cheese, then slowly add confectioners sugar and vanilla.Step 2Build the cake by alternating layers of cake and frosting. Then frost the sides and top of the cake, and smooth. Decorate with any leftover frosting and serve.
Former White House Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses says that though the Obama Whitehouse was known for having pie for dessert, this cake was a major exception. Everyone in the White House couldn’t resist this rich, deeply red cake coated in perfectly fluffy and sweet cream cheese frosting. And now that we’ve tried it ourselves…neither can we! If you’re a red velvet fiend, check out these 60+ other red velvet concoctions. Tried making this cake at home? Let us know how it came out in the comments below!
