Description
Red Velvet Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines stunning aesthetics with irresistible flavor. With its striking red color and velvety texture, this cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. The unique blend of cocoa powder and buttermilk creates a subtly sweet and tangy flavor, while the luscious cream cheese frosting adds a delightful richness. Baking this classic cake at home is easier than you think! Follow our simple recipe to impress your friends and family with a slice of nostalgia that will bring warmth and joy to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture until just blended; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 36mg