Description
Indulge in this rich and velvety red velvet cake, perfectly paired with creamy frosting. It’s a showstopper for any celebration, sure to delight every guest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture using a spatula until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese icing.
Notes
- For an extra twist, consider substituting buttermilk with yogurt for additional creaminess.
- Add a teaspoon of orange zest to the batter for a refreshing hint of citrus.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg