Red Velvet Cake
A sumptuous and indulgent Red Velvet Cake, perfect for celebrations with its iconic flavor and deep crimson hue.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (sour milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red liquid food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) and grease and flour three round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: wheat flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, food coloring, and vinegar.
- Gradually add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Frosting
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans briefly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Frost with cream cheese frosting for added decadence before serving.
Serving
- Slice the Red Velvet Cake and enjoy the delightful blend of flavors.
Notes
For variations, you can use natural alternatives like beet juice for coloring, and explore alternatives to cream cheese frosting such as chocolate ganache.