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Easy Red Velvet Cake Recipe – Made from Scratch and Ready in 25 Minutes!

A slice of Red Velvet Cake with rich cream cheese frosting, garnished with red velvet crumbs, served on a white plate.
Cooking Method
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Rest Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Cooking Temp 350  °F
Servings 12
Calories 758
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

If you’re craving a stunning and delicious dessert, this Red Velvet Cake is the perfect choice!

With its moist texture and creamy frosting, it’s ideal for celebrations or indulgent moments.

The vibrant red color, tangy buttermilk, and sweet cream cheese frosting make this cake truly unforgettable.

Whether for a special occasion or a cozy evening, it adds luxury and delight to any moment.

Ready in just 25 minutes of prep, it’s your go-to recipe for dessert perfection!

INGREDIENTS
    For the Cake:
  • 3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup white sugar
  • 3 tps unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tps baking soda
  • 1/4 tps salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tps red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tps white vinegar
    • For the Frosting:
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩‍🍳 How to Make Red Velvet Cake
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Dry IngredientsA slice of Red Velvet Cake with rich cream cheese frosting, garnished with red velvet crumbs, served on a white plate.

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  2. Step 2: Mix the Wet IngredientsA slice of Red Velvet Cake with rich cream cheese frosting, garnished with red velvet crumbs, served on a white plate.

    In another bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, sour cream, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.

  3. Step 3: Bake the CakeA slice of Red Velvet Cake with rich cream cheese frosting, garnished with red velvet crumbs, served on a white plate.

    Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Divide the batter evenly between the pans.

    Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.

  4. Step 4: Make the FrostingA slice of Red Velvet Cake with rich cream cheese frosting, garnished with red velvet crumbs, served on a white plate.

    Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, flour, and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.

    Refrigerate the frosting for 10-15 minutes for easier spreading.

  5. Step 5: Frost and AssembleA slice of Red Velvet Cake with rich cream cheese frosting, garnished with red velvet crumbs, served on a white plate.

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.

    Add the second layer and frost the top and sides evenly. Smooth the frosting with a spatula and decorate with red velvet crumbs or berries.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving) :

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 758kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g70%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 692mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 81g27%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 53g
Protein 10g20%

* Nutrition information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, and is an estimate not a guarantee. For more accurate results, please refer to the labels on your ingredients at home.

Read it online: https://www.meltybites.com/recipe/red-velvet-cake/