Description
Red Velvet Cake is a stunning dessert that brings a touch of elegance to any occasion. With its striking red hue and rich, velvety texture, this cake is infused with subtle cocoa flavor and complemented by a tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply to indulge in a sweet treat, this recipe will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- Pinch of salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and food coloring.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese and butter blended until fluffy; then add powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg