Red Velvet Cake Recipe Easy and Delicious Guide

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1.5 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
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
3. In another mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
7. While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
8. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Then, add the vanilla extract and beat on high for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
9. Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top.
10. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
11. For a decorative touch, you can garnish with white chocolate shavings or fresh berries.