Description
Experience the decadence of a classic Red Velvet Cake, featuring a moist and flavorful cake layered with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat, this dessert is sure to impress with its vibrant color and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined, then beat on medium speed until fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- If necessary, level the tops of the cakes with a serrated knife.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top.
- Carefully place the second cake layer on top of the frosted first layer.
- Use the remaining cream cheese frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Add any desired decorations to finish your cake.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- For a more intense red color, you can adjust the amount of food coloring used.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes