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Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Recipe

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A moist and decadent red velvet cake recipe, made with high-quality cocoa powder and buttermilk

  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 8-10

Ingredients

✓ 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
✓ 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
✓ 1 teaspoon baking soda
✓ 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
✓ 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
✓ 1/2 cup unsalted butter
✓ 1/2 cup neutral oil
✓ 2 large eggs
✓ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
✓ 1 cup buttermilk
✓ 1 tablespoon white vinegar
✓ 1/2 tablespoons red food coloring
✓ 8 oz cream cheese
✓ 1/2 cup unsalted butter
✓ 2-3 cups powdered sugar
✓ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
✓ 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

✓ Preheat the oven to 350°F

✓ Prepare the cake pans

✓ Mix the dry ingredients

✓ Mix the wet ingredients

✓ Combine the wet and dry ingredients

✓ Divide the batter evenly

✓ Bake the cakes

✓ Prepare the frosting

✓ Assemble the cake

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients and don’t overmix the batter

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15