Description

Indulge in the rich and velvety delight of homemade red velvet cake, a classic dessert that captivates with its stunning crimson hue and luscious cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a moist texture balanced by a subtle cocoa flavor, making it perfect for celebrations or an everyday treat. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this cake will impress your family and friends with every delicious bite.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
3 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp gel red food coloring
For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool for ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
To make frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cake layers generously.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: For added moisture, brush cooled cake layers with simple syrup before frosting. Experiment with different frostings like chocolate or vanilla buttercream for unique flavors.