Description
Indulge in the decadence of homemade red velvet cake, where each slice is a celebration of velvety texture and rich cocoa flavor. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this iconic dessert not only delights the palate but also brightens any occasion. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-follow recipe will make you the star of any gathering. Get ready to create memories with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vinegar
- For Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Blend in buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed until just mixed.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; add powdered sugar gradually and mix until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake layers generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg