Description
This Red Velvet Cake is incredibly moist, tender, and irresistibly delicious, with its signature rich cocoa flavor and vibrant red color. Paired with classic cream cheese frosting, it’s the ultimate show-stopping dessert for celebrations, holidays, or anytime you crave a truly indulgent cake.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until combined.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until smooth.
7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
10. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
11. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
12. Frost cooled cake layers and decorate as desired.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
Store frosted cake in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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