The Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Recipe for Beginners

Introduction

Red Velvet Cake, with its iconic deep red color and subtle cocoa flavor, is a classic American dessert that never goes out of style. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating this elegant cake, along with its nutritional profile.

Ingredients

1. Cake Ingredients:

   • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
   • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
   • 1 teaspoon baking powder
   • 1 teaspoon baking soda
   • ½ teaspoon salt
   • 1 cup vegetable oil
   • 1 cup buttermilk
   • 2 large eggs
   • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
   • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
   • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
   • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

2. Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:

   • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
   • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
   • 4 cups powdered sugar
   • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and vinegar.

4. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.

1. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.

2. Prepare Frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.

3. Assemble Cake: Frost between the layers and the top of the cake with cream cheese frosting.

Nutritional Information (Per Slice, Approx. 1/12 of Cake)

• Calories: 360
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sodium: 300mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 39g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 30g
• Protein: 4g

Red Velvet Cake is not only a treat for the eyes but also for the taste buds. Its rich flavor and creamy frosting make it a beloved choice for celebrations.