Description
Red Velvet Cake is a stunning dessert that captivates with its vibrant color and rich flavor. Each slice reveals a moist, velvety crumb paired with luscious cream cheese frosting, making it the perfect centerpiece for any celebration or a cozy afternoon treat. This cake not only delights the palate but also evokes cherished memories of joy and togetherness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, followed by buttermilk and vanilla.
- Stir in red food coloring until well mixed.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just blended.
- Pour into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg