Description
Red Velvet Cake is a vibrant and indulgent dessert that promises to elevate any occasion. With its rich cocoa flavor, moist texture, and luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is not just a treat but an experience. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, it’s sure to impress your guests and bring back fond memories of celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel recommended)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; beat until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg