Mom's Oops Tastic Red Velvet Cake

Indulge in the charm of "Mom's Oops Tastic Red Velvet Cake," a delightfully moist and velvety dessert made with the perfect balance of rich cocoa, tangy buttermilk, and vibrant red food coloring. This nostalgic recipe brings a playful twist to traditional red velvet, promising a soft crumb and luscious layers smothered in creamy homemade cream cheese frosting. With simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract, this cake comes together effortlessly, and its "oops-tastic" name celebrates the happy accidents that make home baking magical. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a sweet indulgence, this show-stopping red velvet cake will leave everyone asking for seconds. Bake it, frost it, and savor every last bite of this timeless treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.75 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a hand or stand mixer on low speed. Scrape down the bowl as needed to ensure everything is fully incorporated. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula for even baking.

Step 6

Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean. Remove the pans from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cakes onto wire racks to cool completely.

Step 7

To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 8

Gradually add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing each addition until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Place the second cake layer on top of the first, then frost the top and sides of the cake evenly with the remaining frosting.

Step 11

Decorate as desired. Slice, serve, and enjoy the deliciously oops-tastic red velvet cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2019.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7640.5

Total Fat 357.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 138.2g
Cholesterol 751.9mg	0%
Sodium 3571.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1092.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 840.8g
Protein 67.3g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 627.2mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 1280.1mg	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: 41.0%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 55.6%