Description
Red Velvet Cake is a show-stopping dessert that captivates with its vibrant red color and rich chocolate flavor. Each slice reveals soft, moist layers paired with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or cozy nights in, this cake transforms any ordinary occasion into an extraordinary celebration. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced pro, this recipe makes it easy to create an unforgettable treat that will delight family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, combine sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time; mix well. Then add buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients without over-mixing.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cake layers and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg