Description
Red Velvet Cake is a classic American dessert known for its vibrant red color, moist crumb, and creamy cream cheese frosting. It combines the rich flavors of cocoa with a slight acidity for a uniquely delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Frosting:
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa. Set aside.
- Whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Divide batter between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake layers.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients like buttermilk and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and food coloring for the best flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg