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 all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 1-oz. bottle red food coloring; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup low-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup canola oil; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; Frosting:; 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese; 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Servings: persons

Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1-oz. bottle red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup canola oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Frosting:
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

1
Make cake: Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Mist a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Mix buttermilk, coloring and vanilla in a bowl.
2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat sour cream, oil, butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down sides of bowl. Add half of flour mixture, then buttermilk mixture, then remaining flour, mixing after each addition until just combined. Mix vinegar and baking soda until mixture fizzes; quickly fold into batter. Scrape batter into pan and tap on countertop to burst any air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Set on a wire rack to cool completely.
3
Make frosting: Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat together cream cheese, yogurt, butter and vanilla until well combined. Slowly beat in sugar. Chill for 1 hour.
4
When cake is cool and frosting is chilled, spread frosting on top of cake. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

2154

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

292

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 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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