Description
Red Velvet Cake is a classic, moist dessert with a soft, velvety crumb and a hint of cocoa flavor, paired perfectly with rich cream cheese frosting. This easy red velvet cake recipe is ideal for celebrations, delivering a stunning appearance and a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy taste.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble cake by frosting between layers and covering the top and sides.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light texture.Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red.Let the cake come to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
