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A beautifully served red velvet cake with ice cream and berries.

red velvet cake

Indulge in the rich flavors of red velvet cake! This delightful recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. 🍰❤️
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Instructions

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Provides the structure for the cake.
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa powder Adds a subtle chocolate flavor.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar Sweetens the cake and balances flavors.
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Helps the cake rise and become fluffy.
  • 1 tsp Baking powder Works with baking soda for extra leavening.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances the overall flavor of the cake.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist and tender.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Adds richness and a slight tang.
  • 2 large Eggs Bind the ingredients together and add moisture.
  • 1 tbsp Red food coloring Gives the cake its signature vibrant color.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Adds a warm, sweet flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar Reacts with baking soda for a lighter texture.
Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Used for a rich and tangy frosting.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Adds flavor and creaminess to the frosting.

Equipment

  • 2 9-inch round cake pans Greased and floured for easy removal.
  • 1 Mixing bowls For mixing dry and wet ingredients.
  • 1 Whisk For mixing dry ingredients.
  • 1 Spatula For folding ingredients together.
  • 1 Oven Preheated to 350°F (175°C).

Method
 

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
  1. Collect all your ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and cream cheese for frosting.
Step 2: Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cake bakes evenly and beautifully.
Step 3: Prepare Your Pans
  1. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. This helps the cake come out easily after baking.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mix aside for later.
Step 5: Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs until well combined. Add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Stir until smooth.
Step 6: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined; don’t overmix!
Step 7: Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool the Cakes
  1. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 9: Make the Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy.
Step 10: Frost the Cake
  1. Once the cakes are cool, spread frosting between the layers and on top. Get creative with your frosting style!
Step 11: Serve and Enjoy!
  1. Slice your beautiful red velvet cake and serve it to your friends and family. Enjoy every delicious bite!