Description
Looking for the best red velvet cake recipe? This easy and quick version delivers a moist, healthy twist with creamy frosting! Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or weekend bakes. Impress your guests with this simple yet stunning dessert idea!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line 3 cake pans.
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add buttermilk and red food coloring.
- Add vinegar, then combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost and layer the cake, decorate as desired.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for richer color.
- Don’t overmix or overbake the batter.
- Chill before slicing for clean cuts.
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American