Best Red Velvet Cake Recipe (2024)

Red Velvet Cakes: Victorian bakers in the United States and England started utilizing cocoa powder to create a finely crumbed cake that was considerably softer than the conventional yellow or white types. This is when the first velvet cakes were created. Devil’s food cake and mahogany cake, among other velvet-style cakes, gained popularity as the United States entered the 1900s. The closest relative of our contemporary red velvet, velvet cocoa cake, was created in 1911 as a combination of the two.

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The simplicity of creating this traditional red velvet cake recipe from scratch will astound you! This cake is amazingly delicious, delicate, and tender, and it goes well with my sweet, tangy cream cheese frosting. This cake will captivate you with its delicious velvety texture and fluffy icing. You won’t be able to stop eating it.

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Red Velvet Cakes

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. Prepare Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Bake:
   • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool:
   • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting:
   • In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
8. Assemble:
   • Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top.
   • Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
9. Serve:
   • Slice and enjoy your delicious red velvet cake!

Red velvet cake is often associated with special occasions and celebrations. The cream cheese frosting complements the cake’s flavor beautifully, creating a delightful and indulgent treat.