❤️ Classic Red Velvet Cake: A Showstopper Dessert! 🎂
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 ½ cups
- Granulated Sugar: 1 ½ cups
- Cocoa Powder: 1 tablespoon (unsweetened)
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Vegetable Oil: 1 cup
- Buttermilk: 1 cup, room temperature
- Eggs: 2 large, room temperature
- Red Food Coloring: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- White Vinegar: 1 teaspoon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Cream Cheese: 8 ounces, softened
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (1 stick), softened
- Powdered Sugar: 4 cups
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Heavy Cream: 2-3 tablespoons (optional for a smoother consistency)
Directions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour into Pans:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy and smooth.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla:
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. If desired, add heavy cream to achieve a smoother consistency.
- Frost the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and serve your beautiful Red Velvet Cake! Enjoy with family and friends!