Description
Red Velvet Cake is a show-stopping dessert that captivates with its vibrant hue and rich flavor. This delightful cake combines the subtle chocolate notes of cocoa powder with the tanginess of buttermilk, all topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or simply indulging, this recipe promises to impress your guests and bring a touch of elegance to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 276mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 67mg