Red Velvet Cake

Why Make This Recipe

Red velvet cake is a classic dessert that looks beautiful and tastes amazing. Its rich red color and soft texture make it a favorite for birthdays, holidays, and special gatherings. It has a light chocolate flavor and pairs perfectly with creamy frosting.

This cake is great when you want to make something that feels fancy but is actually very simple to bake. You don’t need special tools or hard-to-find ingredients. Just mix, bake, and enjoy. It’s also fun to decorate with cream cheese frosting or your favorite toppings.

Making a red velvet cake at home is also a sweet way to show love to family and friends. It’s better than store-bought and you can enjoy it fresh. Everyone will be impressed when you bring out a homemade red velvet cake!

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How to Make Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
3. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
4. In another bowl, beat the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
5. Slowly add the dry mix to the wet mix and stir until smooth.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
7. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
9. Frost with cream cheese frosting and enjoy!