Classic recipe for a delicious Red Velvet Cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Cream cheese frosting (recipe below)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar. Mix until well combined.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assembly:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one of the cakes.
- Place the second cake on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
- You can decorate the cake with red velvet cake crumbs, chocolate shavings, or any other decorations of your choice.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your homemade Red Velvet Cake!
This classic Red Velvet Cake is sure to be a hit at any celebration or special occasion. Enjoy!