Red Velvet Cake Recipe: Vibrant and Indulgent
Classic Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- Red Velvet Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar cake crumbs
- Suggested Pairings: Berries coffee
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; grease and line two 9-inch pans.
- Sift dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients, combine. Divide into pans.
- Bake 25–30 minutes; cool completely.
- Beat frosting ingredients; taste and adjust the sweetness. Frost layers.
- Slice, dust with powdered sugar, and serve on a white ceramic stand with berries and coffee.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients.
- Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze unfrosted for 2 months.
- Try gluten-free or vegan variations.
- Pair with mint.