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Irresistible Easy Homemade Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Irresistible Easy Homemade Red Velvet Cake Recipe You'll Love

Discover the irresistible easy homemade red velvet cake recipe, perfect for any celebration and easy to make!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted for lighter texture
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Superfine for smoother mix
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil For moistness
  • 2 large Eggs Fresh for richness
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Yogurt can be used as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring Gel for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda For leavening
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder For leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt To enhance flavor
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Add gradually
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

How to Make Irresistible Easy Homemade Red Velvet Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sifted all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together the vegetable oil and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  6. While cakes cool, cream together softened cream cheese and butter. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Once cakes are cool, frost generously with cream cheese frosting. Garnish as desired.

Notes

For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend containing xanthan gum.