Description
Indulgent “Red Velvet Cake” whispers Southern charm with its velvety crimson layers and cream cheese frosting. Rich cocoa notes and silky texture invite you to savor each luxurious bite of this classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 3 cups (360 grams) cake flour
- 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) sugar
- 3 tablespoons (15 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
Liquid and Fat Components:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) canola oil
- 12 tablespoons (180 milliliters) red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
Dry Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
- Combine cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring thorough blending of dry ingredients.
- Cut cold butter into small pieces and integrate into the dry mixture, using fingertips or a pastry cutter to create a crumbly texture.
- In a separate container, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vibrant red food coloring, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth, uniform batter forms without overmixing.
- Distribute the batter equally between the prepared cake pans, spreading evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Place pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center which should come out clean.
- Remove cakes from oven and let them rest in the pans for 10 minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter and even mixing.
- Sift dry ingredients together to prevent lumps and create a lighter cake texture.
- For a natural red color, replace artificial food coloring with beetroot powder or juice.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg