Description
A classic red velvet cake with rich flavor and vibrant color, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- Beat oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for deeper red color.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature.
- Do not overmix batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: red velvet cake, dessert, baking, homemade cake