Delicious and Moist Red Velvet Cake

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this **Delicious and Moist Red Velvet Cake**—a timeless classic that’s all about rich flavors and velvety texture. This vibrant cake combines a subtle hint of cocoa with tangy buttermilk to create an irresistibly soft and tender crumb. Enhanced by a luscious, homemade cream cheese frosting, its creamy layers perfectly balance the cake’s slight sweetness. The one-ounce addition of red food coloring ensures a striking, show-stopping hue, making it a stunning centerpiece for any celebration. With simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, and a touch of vanilla extract, this recipe is easy to follow, yet provides bakery-quality results. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because, this red velvet cake is sure to impress every crowd.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.25 cups Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 count Large eggs
• 1 ounce Red food coloring
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Distilled white vinegar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 8 ounces Cream cheese (room temperature)
• 4 cups Confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then set them aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until evenly combined.

Step 3

In another large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy.

Step 9

Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the milk as needed to achieve your desired frosting consistency.

Step 10

Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top.

Step 11

Place the second cake layer on top of the first, then frost the top and sides of the entire cake, smoothing it out evenly.

Step 12

Decorate as desired, slice, and enjoy your Delicious and Moist Red Velvet Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2211.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8619.7

Total Fat 459.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 155.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 168.5g
Cholesterol 894.7mg	0%
Sodium 4791.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1111.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 873.3g
Protein 68.8g	0%

Vitamin D 278.2IU	0%
Calcium 685.6mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 1279.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 50.2%