Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake is a classic cake with a striking red color and a hint of cocoa flavor, often topped with cream cheese frosting.
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
Step 4
Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Divide batter between prepared pans.
Step 5
Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
Step 6
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Frost cooled cake.
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Preparation time20 minutes
Cooking time30 minutes
Total time50 minutesDifficulty level
Medium
Dishes
12
Allergens
Gluten, Dairy
Cuisine
American Cuisine
Diet type
Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition facts
Rich and moist with a classic cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar