Red Velvet Cake

 

 

Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cocoa powder

1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil

1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 tablespoons (30ml) red food coloring

1 teaspoon white vinegar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened

½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

4 cups (480g) powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Red Drip (Optional):

½ cup white chocolate chips

¼ cup heavy cream

Red gel food coloring

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans (or three 6-inch pans for taller layers).

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

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

In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting

Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well.

Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 5: Assemble & Decorate

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting.

Repeat with the remaining layers and coat the outside with frosting.

Chill the cake while making the red drip.

Step 6: Make the Red Drip (Optional)

Heat heavy cream until warm but not boiling. Pour over white chocolate chips and let sit for 1-2 minutes. Stir until smooth.

Add red gel food coloring and mix until desired shade is reached.

Let cool slightly, then drizzle over the cake edges for a dramatic drip effect.

Step 7: Final Touches

Pipe extra frosting on top, sprinkle with red velvet cake crumbs, and enjoy!

Enjoy Your Gorgeous Red Velvet Cake!