Description
A vibrant and delicious Red Velvet Cake with a soft texture and creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your cake pans by greasing two 9-inch round pans and dusting them with flour.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and vegetable oil; beat until well mixed. Add in the eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mix gently until just combined.
- Pour Batter into Pans: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: You can bake the cake days in advance and store in the fridge. Customize with zest for a refreshing twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg