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Sea Salted Red Velvet Cake

Sea Salted Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • Flaky Sea Salt for garnish
  • Cream cheese frosting

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine sugar and vegetable oil. Add the eggs, buttermilk, cocoa powder, and red food coloring, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add Flour: Gradually add flour to the mixture, stirring until fully combined.
  4. Prepare Pans: Divide the batter evenly between two greased cake pans.
  5. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Frost: Once the cakes have cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
  7. Add Flaky Sea Salt: Sprinkle Flaky Sea Salt generously over the top for a perfect contrast to the sweetness.

Why Flaky Sea Salt? Flaky Sea Salt enhances the sweetness of the cake and frosting while providing a delicate contrast. It balances the rich, smooth texture of the cream cheese frosting with a touch of savory flavor, transforming this dessert into something truly special.

Serving Tip:
Present your Sea Salted Red Velvet Cake on a decorative cake stand, adorned with fresh flowers for an elegant and eye-catching dessert. The burst of Flaky Sea Salt makes each bite a perfect blend of sweet and savory.

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