My kids couldn’t get enough of this Red VelvetCake Recipe !! Perfectly yummy, crunchy, and so easy to make. Ideal for birthday events!!Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 14 servings
Red velvet cake is a classic, vibrant red cake flavored with buttermilk and cocoa powder, frosted with a tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cake:
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups granulated sugar
1¼ tsp baking soda
2 tbsp cocoa powder (regular, not dark)
1 tsp salt
1½ cups vegetable oil (or other neutral cooking oil)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tbsp red gel food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting:
2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
7 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red gel food coloring.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Use a kitchen scale if needed for even layers.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cake layers spring back when touched. Baking times may vary based on pan size.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 15-20 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, until smooth.
Gradually add half of the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to combine. Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the vanilla extract and salt, then mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
3. Assemble the Cake:
Level the cooled cake layers with a serrated knife if needed.
Place one cake layer on a cake board or serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting evenly on top.
Repeat with the remaining layers, spreading frosting between each layer.
Apply a thin layer of frosting over the entire cake (this is the crumb coat). Chill for 20-30 minutes to set.
Add a final, thicker layer of frosting, smoothing it with an offset spatula. Use a cake scraper to smooth the sides and top.
For decoration, you can add cake crumbs from leveling the layers to the sides or top. Pipe a border around the top edge using a Wilton 1M piping tip if desired.
Enjoy your beautifully vibrant and delicious red velvet cake!
