Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake ❤️

Crimson layers with subtle cocoa undertones, crowned with tangy cream cheese frosting.

55 min · Comfortable · 380 cal · 5g protein · $2.40/serving · American

55minutes
8servings
380calories
5gprotein
$2.40per serving

Ingredients (serves 8)

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Butter
  • Buttermilk
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Cream Cheese
  • Powdered Sugar

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix 2.5 cups flour, 1.5 cups sugar, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt.

  3. 3

    Whisk 2 eggs with 1 cup buttermilk, 0.5 cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 oz red food coloring until combined.

  4. 4

    Fold wet into dry ingredients until just combined.

  5. 5

    Divide between pans and bake 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool 15 minutes in pans, then turn out onto racks.

  7. 7

    Beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with 0.5 cup softened butter and 2 cups powdered sugar until fluffy. Frost layers.

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