Description
Red Velvet Valentine’s Cake is a show-stopping dessert that delights with its rich cocoa flavor and stunning red color. This moist cake, layered with creamy cream cheese frosting, is perfect for romantic occasions or to indulge yourself. Whether celebrating love or simply treating yourself, each decadent slice promises an unforgettable experience that will leave hearts racing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together oil and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg