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Decadent Red Velvet Lasagna with Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

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A rich and moist layered red velvet cake dessert combined with creamy homemade cream cheese frosting, perfect for parties and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or milk + lemon juice substitute)
  • 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 16 oz (450g) full-fat 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 a 9×13 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine evenly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs.
  6. Cool cake completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy (3-4 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until smooth and creamy.
  8. Slice cooled cake horizontally into three thin layers using a serrated knife.
  9. Assemble the lasagna by layering cake and frosting alternately in the baking dish, finishing with frosting on top and sides.
  10. Chill assembled lasagna in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight to set.
  11. Slice into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Chill cake layers before slicing to prevent crumbling. Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning batter. Cream cheese and butter should be at room temperature for smooth frosting. Chill assembled lasagna overnight for best flavor and texture. Can substitute dairy-free and gluten-free ingredients as needed.

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Keywords: red velvet, lasagna, cream cheese frosting, layered dessert, easy dessert, party dessert, homemade frosting

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