Description
If you’re in search of a show-stopping dessert that delights both the eyes and the palate, look no further than this Ultimate Homemade Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. With its captivating red color and rich, moist texture, this cake is the perfect centerpiece for any celebration—be it a birthday, anniversary, or just a cozy family gathering. The combination of simple ingredients and straightforward steps makes this recipe accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Once you serve this cake, your friends and family will be singing its praises!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- Liquid or gel red food coloring
- For frosting: 16 ounces cream cheese, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 5 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add oil, egg yolks, vanilla extract, vinegar, food coloring, and buttermilk; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese and butter beaten with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg