Description
Savor the rich flavor of this moist red velvet cake, perfectly topped with creamy frosting—a delightful treat for celebrations or any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red gel food coloring
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat sugar and vegetable oil until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in buttermilk and vanilla extract. Stir in red food coloring until well blended.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with cream cheese frosting once completely cool.
Notes
- Substitute buttermilk with yogurt for a similar tangy flavor.
- Garnish with crushed nuts or sprinkles for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg