Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of The BEST Red Velvet Cake, a classic dessert perfect for any occasion. This moist and velvety cake paired with luscious cream cheese frosting will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mix until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans, bake for 30-35 minutes until done.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add sugar and vanilla.
- Frost Cake: Frost and layer cakes once cooled.
Notes
- For a richer taste, substitute half the oil with melted butter.
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red hue.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
