Description
A rich and indulgent Red Velvet dessert featuring the perfect balance of cocoa, buttermilk, and tangy cream cheese frosting. A timeless classic for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Mix in buttermilk, oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in red food coloring and mix until fully incorporated.
- Divide batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Frost the cake layers and decorate as desired.
Notes
For a twist, try making Red Velvet cupcakes, brownies, or cheesecake variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: red velvet, cream cheese frosting, cake, dessert, baking