12/04/2023
Yummylicious Red Velvet Cake! Sharing my golden recipe. Enjoy.
Did you know that Red Velvet Cake has vinegar in the recipe?
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 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 vinegar
Steps:
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Mix well until smooth.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
5. Divide and Pour Batter:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The edges should be pulling away from the sides of the pans.
Indulge in the rich and vibrant goodness of homemade red velvet cake with this simple and scrumptious recipe.
Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps:
1. Soften Cream Cheese and Butter:
Allow the cream cheese and butter to come to room temperature for smooth blending.
2. Beat Cream Cheese and Butter:
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and well combined.
3. Add Confectioners' Sugar:
Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
4. Incorporate Vanilla Extract:
Mix in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the frosting. This adds a delightful flavor to complement the red velvet cake.
This luscious cream cheese frosting adds the perfect finishing touch to your homemade red velvet cake, creating a dessert that's sure to impress!