Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Homemade Delight
Indulge in a moist and delicious red velvet cake topped with creamy cheese frosting, the perfect dessert for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Try adding a hint of lemon zest for extra flavor in the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, dessert, cake