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Red Velvet Strawberry Cake

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Red Velvet Strawberry Cake is a decadent, layered dessert combining rich red velvet sponge with fresh strawberries and cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations, it’s both elegant and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (plus more for garnish)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (to adjust frosting texture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two or three round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light. Add oil, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix well.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy. Add cream or milk as needed for consistency.
  8. Layer the cakes with frosting and sliced strawberries between each layer.
  9. Frost the outside of the cake and decorate the top with more sliced strawberries.

Notes

  • Use whipped cream instead of cream cheese for a lighter frosting.
  • Add strawberry jam or freeze-dried strawberry powder for extra flavor.
  • Convert into cupcakes and reduce baking time to 18–20 minutes.
  • Let the cake sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before serving if refrigerated.

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