03/05/2026
Homemade Red Velvet Cake recipe
Ingredients
Cake Batter:
2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
1 tsp (5 g) baking soda
1 tsp (5 g) salt
2 tbsp (15 g) cocoa powder
1 ½ cups (360 ml) vegetable oil
1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tbsp (30 ml) red food coloring
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans, lining the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until everything looks evenly mixed and fine like soft sand on a beach.
In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until the mixture becomes smooth and brightly red. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a smooth, slightly thick batter forms. Avoid overmixing; just mix until no dry flour streaks remain.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and gently tap the pans on the counter to remove air bubbles. Bake for about 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, while mixing slowly. Add vanilla extract and continue beating until the frosting becomes fluffy, smooth, and spreadable.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake smoothly. Chill the cake for about 20 minutes before slicing