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Decadently Delicious Red Velvet Mocha Cake Recipe

Red Velvet Mocha Cake made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon milk optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, coffee, food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  9. If desired, add milk to the frosting to achieve a smoother consistency.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  11. Chill the frosted cake for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving.