Red Velvet Dream Cake: An Indulgent Homemade Delight
A decadent dessert perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
- Pair with a glass of milk or a hot beverage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg