Bob Sykes' Famous Red Velvet Cake Recipe

June 28, 2023 Post a Comment

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Red velvet cake has been a decadent dessert for centuries, and Bob Sykes' famous recipe is no exception. If you're looking for a delicious cake to impress your guests, you've come to the right place. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you'll need:

2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
1 cup of butter, softened
2 cups of granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup of buttermilk
1 tablespoon of red food coloring
2 teaspoons of white vinegar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

Now that you have all the ingredients, it's time to get started. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the butter on medium speed with an electric mixer until it is creamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Next, add the eggs one at a time and beat until combined. In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and wet ingredients to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans and spread it out with a spatula. Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Frosting

To finish off this delicious cake, you'll need to make a cream cheese frosting. Here's what you'll need:

1/2 cup of butter, softened
8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
4 cups of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until they are light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until the frosting is thick and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Spread a generous layer of frosting over each cake layer and stack them on top of each other. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition

This recipe makes one 9-inch cake, which serves 12-16 people. Each serving contains:

Calories: 654
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 93mg
Sodium: 454mg
Carbohydrates: 97g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 75g
Protein: 5g

Conclusion

Bob Sykes' famous red velvet cake recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Not only is it decadent and delicious, but it's also surprisingly easy to make. All you need are a few basic ingredients and you can have a beautiful, impressive cake in no time. Give this recipe a try and you won't be disappointed!