Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Velvety Elegance: Dive into the Rich Delight of Homemade Red Velvet Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- Cream cheese frosting (homemade or store-bought)
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
9. For an extra touch, you can crumb coat the cakes before applying the final layer of frosting.
10. Slice and indulge in the velvety elegance of homemade Red Velvet Cake.
Dive into the rich delight of homemade Red Velvet Cake - a velvety elegance that's perfect for celebrations or any sweet moment.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 25-30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Yield: 1 two-layer cake