Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety delight of Red Velvet Cake, a classic dessert that combines a moist texture with a hint of cocoa, all beautifully finished with tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence, this cake is sure to impress with its stunning appearance and unforgettable flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for about ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cakes are completely cool, frost between layers and on top with the cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: <0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg