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

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A quick and easy red velvet flag cake with cream cheese frosting that’s perfect for celebrations and last-minute events. Moist, flavorful, and visually festive with a simple flag design.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
  • 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil (neutral oils like canola preferred)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel-based recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
  4. Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks and cool completely.
  8. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth and spreadable. Chill if too soft.
  9. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread thick layer of frosting on top. Add second layer. Apply thin crumb coat and chill for 20 minutes.
  10. Use remaining frosting to pipe or spread red and white stripes for the flag design. Use fresh blueberries or blackberries for stars section. Use a toothpick to tidy edges.

Notes

Let cake layers cool completely before frosting to avoid melting. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Substitute half oil with applesauce for extra moistness. Use offset spatula and turntable for smooth frosting. Chill frosting if too soft. Steady hands help with piping flag stripes; mistakes can be fixed with a damp cloth and chilling.

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Keywords: red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, flag cake, easy cake recipe, homemade cake, celebration dessert, quick cake, festive cake

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