Description
Indulge in a slice of rich and velvety Red Velvet Cake, the perfect dessert for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe combines a unique blend of cocoa and buttermilk, creating a moist, tender cake topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Its vibrant red hue not only captivates the eye but also delivers an unforgettable flavor that will leave you craving more. Whether for birthdays or just because, this cake is bound to impress your guests and become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp red food coloring (gel)
- ½ tsp salt
- Cream cheese frosting (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in red food coloring until evenly mixed.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide 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 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg