Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this classic Southern Red Velvet Cake. Moist layers of vibrant red cake are sandwiched together with a decadent cream cheese frosting, creating a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Bake: Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until fluffy.
- Assemble: Frost the cakes once cool and stack to form a layer cake.
Notes
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing for best flavor.
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red hue.
- Add chopped pecans to the frosting for a Southern twist.
