Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup milk; 1 ounce red food coloring; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Frosting; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 4 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 lb powdered sugar (1 box)

Servings: persons

Cake
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 ounce red food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 lb powdered sugar (1 box)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
3
Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
5
Mix sour cream, milk, food coloring and vanilla.
6
Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed just until blended.
7
Spoon batter into greased / floured 9 x 13 inch pan or into paper-lined muffin cups (for cupcakes), filling each cup 2/3 full.
8
Bake cake for about 40 minutes, or cupcakes for 20-25 minutes, or until done.
9
Cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely before frosting.
10
To make frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, sour cream and vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar on medium speed until smooth.

2131

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

286

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Red Velvet Cake

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