Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake is a classic dessert that is known for its vibrant red color, subtle chocolate flavor, and creamy cream cheese frosting. This recipe uses buttermilk to keep the cake moist and tender, and the addition of vinegar reacts with the baking soda to help the cake rise. The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy sweetness that complements the cake perfectly. This cake is perfect for special occasions or just as a delicious dessert to enjoy with friends and family.

Ingredients

• Ingredients For Cake:
• • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• • 1 teaspoon baking powder
• • 1 teaspoon baking soda
• • 1 teaspoon salt
• • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• • 1 cup buttermilk
• • 2 large eggs
• • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• • Cream cheese frosting (see below)
• Ingredients Cream Cheese Frosting:
• • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• • 4 cups powdered sugar
• • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Directions For Baking
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
4. In a large bowl, beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Frost the cake with cream cheese frosting and serve.
10. Directions for Cream Cheese Frosting:
11. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
12. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until creamy.
13. If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
14. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake layers.