Description
Red Velvet Cake is a timeless dessert that captivates with its striking crimson color and luxurious, velvety texture. This classic treat harmoniously blends rich cocoa flavors with a tantalizing hint of tanginess, all beautifully topped with creamy, indulgent cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or as a delightful everyday indulgence, this recipe promises to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 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 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, blend sugar and oil until smooth. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool thoroughly before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg