Description
Indulge in the irresistible allure of Red Velvet Cake, a showstopper at any gathering. This dessert features a moist and velvety cake with rich cocoa undertones, topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. Its stunning red hue captivates the eye and delights the palate, making it perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration. With simple preparation and versatile nature, this cake transforms ordinary moments into cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, combine vegetable oil and sugar until smooth. Mix in buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter 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 to cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Frost cooled cakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg