Description
Red Velvet Cake is a show-stopping dessert that delights with its vibrant crimson hue and rich, velvety texture. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake strikes a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess in every bite. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or any gathering, this easy-to-make cake transforms simple ingredients into a memorable treat that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and red food coloring. Gradually stir in buttermilk.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg