Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 oz red food coloring; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup oil; 2 cup sugar; 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

1
Grease two 9 inch round pans.
2
Preheat oven to 350F.
3
Make a paste of cocoa and good coloring.
4
Set aside.
5
Combine buttermilk, salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
6
In a large bowl combine the oil and sugar into a bowl then beat in the eggs on at a time.
7
Stir in the cocoa mixture into the egg mixture.
8
Beat in the buttermilk mixture into the large bowl alternately with the flour.
9
Gently fold the baking soda into the cake batter.
10
Pour batter into prepared pans.
11
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean.
12
Allow to cool before fronting.

1698

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

165

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 oz red food coloring, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp salt, 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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