Description
This Ultimate Red Velvet Cake is the epitome of indulgence—fluffy, moist, and beautifully vibrant with a rich cocoa flavor. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for any celebration, especially for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any special occasion. The perfect balance of sweetness and tang, with a hint of chocolate, makes each bite an unforgettable experience. Impress your guests with this show-stopping dessert that’s as delicious as it is gorgeous.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set them aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cakes have cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and enjoy your decadent red velvet cake!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of food coloring depending on how vibrant you want the cake to be.
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- For extra decoration, you can top the cake with red velvet cake crumbs or fresh berries.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake, Red Velvet Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American