Description
Homemade Red Velvet Cake is a classic dessert that exudes charm and flavor. With its rich cocoa undertones and tangy buttermilk, this vibrant red cake is enveloped in a luscious cream cheese frosting, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply brightening up your week, this easy-to-follow recipe will help you create a stunning centerpiece that delights both the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 oz red food coloring
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk and red food coloring.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients using a spatula until just mixed.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool for about ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with cream cheese frosting when completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg