Single Layer Red Velvet Cake: The Best Easy Recipe Ever
A rich and moist single layer red velvet cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Stir in the vinegar and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before frosting it with cream cheese icing.
Notes
- For an extra moist cake, wrap it in plastic wrap while cooling.
- Serve with fresh berries for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg