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Red Velvet Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

19 Reviews

Moist and luscious, classic red velvet cake is as delightful to behold as it is to eat!

Makes 16 servings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 eggs

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup milk

1 bottle (1 ounce) McCormick® Red Food Color

2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting:

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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened

2 tablespoons sour cream

2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

1 box (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar

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Test Kitchen Tip: Substitute a greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan for the 9-inch cake pans. Bake about 50 minutes. Or, substitute a greased and floured 13x9-inch baking pan; bake about 40 minutes.

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per serving

Calories: 520

Fat: 24 g

Carbohydrates: 70 g

Cholesterol: 117 mg

Sodium: 334 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 6 g

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