Description
Indulge in a slice of Irresistible Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, where rich cocoa meets buttermilk for a flavor explosion. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this vibrant dessert is perfect for any celebration or just because! Gather your loved ones around the table and dive into this delightful treat that brings joy with every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large 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.
- Stir in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth; pour evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese with confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers and coating the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg