Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety delight of red velvet birthday cake, where each slice bursts with flavor and nostalgia. This show-stopping dessert features a perfect blend of cocoa and buttermilk, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting that adds an irresistible tang. Ideal for birthdays and special occasions, its striking red hue and decadent taste will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 2 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ? cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ? tsp salt
- For Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25?30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg