Red Velvet Cake: The Best Indulgent Recipe for Home Bakers
Indulge in the rich flavors of Red Velvet Cake with this easy recipe designed for home bakers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Once baked, let the cakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a cream cheese frosting, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Ensure the cake layers are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg