Are you ready to whip up something special? A dessert that whispers love and luxury in every bite? A classic red velvet cake is your answer. Whether you’re celebrating love, a special moment, or just treating yourself, this cake will elevate the occasion.
Ingredients:
Cake
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch cake pans with oil and flour.
- Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder into a bowl. In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with an electric mixer.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients until smooth.
- Evenly distribute the batter into the pans and bake for 30-40 minutes. Let the cakes cool.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and sugar until creamy.
- Assemble the cake with frosting between layers and on top and sides. Refrigerate for an hour before serving and enjoy.
