Description
A classic red velvet cake perfect for Valentine’s Day. This recipe ensures a moist, flavorful cake with a rich red color.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red color.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: valentines cake, red velvet cake, love cake, dessert recipe