Red Velvet Cake
Red velvet cake is a classic dessert known for its striking red color and rich cocoa flavor. This recipe will guide you through making a moist and decadent red velvet cake that is perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade) for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake with cream cheese frosting.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
2 9-inch round cake pans Mixing bowls Whisk or electric mixer Cake stand or serving plate
Tools
Oven Cake tester or toothpick Wire rack Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the red velvet cake with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
Tips & tricks
For a deeper red color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid food coloring.
Cost
$15