Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Make Red Velvet Cake Recipe in just 1h 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.
- 3
Combine wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until fully combined.
- 4
Combine wet and dry mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the cakes
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Make the frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth.
- 8
Add powdered sugar and vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
- 9
Frost the cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 10
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Cake!