Description
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Red Velvet Cake, a classic dessert that captivates with its vibrant crimson color and rich flavors. This cake features a tender, moist crumb complemented by tangy cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for any celebration or simply treating yourself. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this easy recipe ensures delicious results every time.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ 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, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix oil and sugar until combined. Add eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and red food coloring; stir until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar to desired sweetness.
- Cool cakes completely before stacking with frosting in between layers and covering the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 62mg