Description
Indulge in the magic of homemade red velvet cake—a delightful fusion of rich cocoa and creamy frosting that elevates any occasion. This enchanting dessert features a moist, velvety texture paired with a luscious cream cheese topping. Whether for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a sweet treat, every slice promises to bring joy and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- ½ tsp salt
- Cream cheese frosting (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk and vanilla.
- Gradually blend in red food coloring until you achieve a vibrant hue.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg