Red Velvet Cake
About the Dish
Red Velvet Cake is a classic Southern dessert that has become popular worldwide for its unique flavor and vibrant color. It is a moist chocolate cake with a slight tangy flavor from the buttermilk and a subtle hint of cocoa. The frosting is a creamy mixture of butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar that complements the cake's flavors and adds a velvety smoothness to each bite.
The cake is typically topped with vibrant red crumbs made from the cake's trimmings, adding a pop of color to the dessert. The aroma of freshly baked red velvet cake is warm, inviting, and reminiscent of a cozy Southern kitchen. Each slice is a treat for the senses, with its rich flavor, tender texture, and beautiful appearance.
Details
(per 100g)prep time
60
minservings
10
servingss.size
100
gramscalories
408
kcalfibers
1.2
gramsprotein
3.3
gramsfat
17.2
gramssugars
37
gramscarbs
51.5
gramsIngredients
- ·2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- ·1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
- ·1 teaspoon of baking powder
- ·1 teaspoon of baking soda
- ·1 teaspoon of salt
- ·1 teaspoon of cocoa powder
- ·1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil
- ·1 cup of buttermilk
- ·2 large eggs
- ·2 tablespoons of red food coloring
- ·1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ·8 ounces of cream cheese softened
- ·4 cups of powdered sugar
- ·1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
1.
Preheat the oven to °F (°C). Grease and flour two -inch cake pans.
2.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3.
In a large bowl, beat together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
4.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
5.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
6.
Bake for - minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7.
Allow the cakes to cool for minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
8.
To make the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
9.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
10.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top.
11.
Add the second cake layer and spread frosting all over the top and sides of the cake.
12.
Use the red crumbs from the cake's trimmings to decorate the cake as desired.
13.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
