Description
Homemade Red Velvet Cake is a stunning dessert that marries vibrant color with rich, indulgent flavors. This moist cake is infused with cocoa and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration that deserves a special treat. With its delightful aroma and eye-catching presentation, this cake is sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; then stir in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with the mixture of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg