Description
This Red Velvet Cake is a showstopper with moist, tender layers and a perfect balance of sweetness. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, this cake is ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion. Its deep red color and delicious flavor make it a dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Divide batter evenly between the pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cooled cake layer on a serving platter. Frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake. Garnish with cake crumbs or red sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
Make sure to not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
You can use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
Try different frosting variations like vanilla or chocolate buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12-16 slices
- Calories: 350 kcal per slice
