Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Baking Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Bake the Cakes

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool the Cakes

   Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Frosting (Optional)

   Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting or your choice of frosting.