Description
Red Velvet Cake is a classic dessert that combines a rich, velvety texture with a subtle hint of cocoa and tangy buttermilk. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this show-stopping cake is perfect for celebrations or simply indulgent moments at home. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create a stunning masterpiece that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine sugar and oil; add eggs one at a time. Mix in buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans; bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg