Red Velvet Cake is a classic with its rich flavor and distinctive color. Here’s a recipe for you:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
To Assemble:
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
Optionally, you can decorate the cake with red velvet cake crumbs or additional red food coloring.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Red Velvet Cake! It’s a perfect choice for celebrations and special occasions.