Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Red velvet cake is traditionally made with buttermilk, vinegar, and cocoa powder, which gives it its distinct flavor and texture.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 cup Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the red food coloring and vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk and vinegar. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the vinegar, then gently fold it into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.