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 ¼ cups cake flour; 1 ½ cups sugar; ¼ cup red food coloring; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup butter; 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups cake flour
1 ½ cups sugar
¼ cup red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
2 large eggs

1
Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cream butter & sugar.
3
Add eggs, one at a time.
4
Combine cocoa powder and red food coloring.
5
Add cocoa/food coloring mixture to the butter, sugar & egg mixture.
6
Mix thoroughly.
7
Add vanilla.
8
Add flour and salt, but alternate adding in buttermilk at the same time.
9
Pour vinegar in a small bowl.
10
Sprinkle baking soda into the vinegar.
11
Pour vinegar mixture in with the batter.
12
Pour batter into (2) round 9 inch pans.
13
Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
14
Frost with icing of your choice.

1239

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ¼ cups cake flour, 1 ½ cups sugar, ¼ cup red food coloring, 1 cup buttermilk, 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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