Description
Red Velvet Cake is a stunning dessert that melds rich chocolate flavor with a vibrant red hue, all topped with creamy, luscious cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holiday celebrations, or simply as a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. With its moist texture and beautiful presentation, this Red Velvet Cake will impress your guests and leave them wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and food coloring.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Frost the cooled cakes generously and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg