Cake
Red Velvet Cake
On December 22, 2023 by userRed Velvet Cake is a classic dessert known for its moist texture and vibrant red color. Here’s a delicious recipe for making a homemade 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons 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
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide Batter:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar:
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue beating until smooth.
- Add Vanilla Extract:
- Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Assemble the Cake:
- Level Cakes (Optional):
- If necessary, level the cakes using a serrated knife to make even layers.
- Frost the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
- Decorate (Optional):
- You can decorate the cake with red velvet cake crumbs, chopped nuts, or additional red food coloring.
- Chill (Optional):
- For easier slicing, you can refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Slice and Enjoy:
- Slice the Red Velvet Cake and enjoy your delicious homemade dessert!
This classic Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.