Description
Treat yourself to a slice of luxury with this Red Velvet Cake topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Its stunning red hue and melt-in-your-mouth texture make it an unforgettable centerpiece for any occasion. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or a simple treat for yourself, this cake is both visually striking and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for about ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread frosting between layers and on top of the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg