Description
Make a delicious red velvet cake with this simple recipe. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar together.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for better mixing.
- Check cake doneness with a toothpick.
- Cream cheese frosting pairs well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: red velvet cake, easy cake recipe, homemade dessert