Description
A moist and velvety Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar and vegetable oil. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well. Stir in the buttermilk and red food coloring, followed by the vinegar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Frost between the layers and on top of the cooled cake.
- Decorate as desired with fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
- Serve and enjoy with loved ones!
Notes
For a more buttery flavor, melted butter can be used instead of vegetable oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cake, dessert, baking, cream cheese frosting, family recipe