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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.

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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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imagePreparation time20 minutes
imageCooking time30 minutes
imageTotal time50 minutes
Dinner

Difficulty 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
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