Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel preferred)
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy.
Step 8: Frost the cooled cake layers and enjoy your homemade red velvet cake recipe cake!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest batter and frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: red velvet cake, southern cake, cream cheese frosting, baking, dessert
