Description
This classic Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a show-stopping dessert perfect for any occasion. The rich, moist cake layers paired with the tangy sweetness of the cream cheese frosting create a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 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:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until smooth.
- Bake: Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes on wire racks.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and gradually beat in powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Frost cakes: Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of the cooled cakes.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Chilling the cake before slicing helps create cleaner cuts.
- You can add chopped pecans or coconut to the frosting for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
