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Perfect Red Velvet Flag Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Tutorial

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A moist and tender red velvet cake with a tangy cream cheese frosting, decorated with a festive flag design perfect for celebrations and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons (12 grams) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil (neutral oils like canola or sunflower)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened but still cool
  • ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • A pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until the batter is vibrant red and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Tap the pans gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed until fully incorporated.
  11. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. The frosting should be fluffy but spreadable.
  12. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting over it.
  13. Stack the second cake layer on top and press down lightly.
  14. Cover the entire cake with a smooth white base layer of frosting.
  15. Create the flag design using tinted red frosting or red velvet crumbs for stripes and tinted blue frosting or edible decorations for the blue square.
  16. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to let the frosting set before slicing.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs and buttermilk for best batter consistency. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Soften cream cheese and butter but keep them cool to avoid runny frosting. Chill the cake between frosting layers for cleaner lines. The flag design can be rustic and homemade looking. Substitute buttermilk with milk and lemon juice if needed. For dairy-free or vegan options, use appropriate substitutes as noted.

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