Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 package cream cheese; 1 stick butter; 1 pound powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 cup buttermilk
1 package cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 pound powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, cocoa and salt.
2
In another bowl with mixer at low speed or spoon beat sugar and oil until blended.
3
Add eggs, one at a time to blend well.
4
Blend in food color, vanilla and vinegar.
5
Scape bowl down with spatula.
6
Alternately blend in flour mixture and buttermilk, using about 13 each time and scraping bowl down at least twice.
7
Do not beat on high or cake will be tough.
8
Pour into prepared pans and bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven 20 to 25 minutes or tested done with toothpick.
9
Cool on racks 5 minutes and remove from pan and cool completely.
10
Frost layers when cold.
11
Beat cream cheese until softened and smooth.
12
Add butter and continue to beat until softened.
13
Beat in sugar a little at a time and then vanilla.
14
If too thick blend in cold milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consisitency.

2642

kcal

Calories

182

Fat

246

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup cocoa 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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