Go Back

Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet cake is hands down a favorite amongst a lot of people. This is a easy recipe for a delightful red velvet cake that is moist and packed with classic flavor
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

Red Velvet Cake

  • 2 2/3 cups cake flour
  • 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 ounce bottle liquid red food coloring
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 1/3 cups buttermilk room temperature

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 12 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Making the Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper, grease the sides and set aside.
  • Sift the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed.
  • Add the eggs one at a time and mix until fully combined, then mix in the oil, red food color, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  • Stopping and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Mix in 1 part the dry ingredients, and 1/3 of the buttermilk.
  • repeat 2 times, ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Make sure to mix until just combined and be careful not to over mix the batter.
  • Pour the batter evenly between the two cake pans.
  • Tap the pans on the counter 2-3 times to remove any air bubbles from the cakes.
  • Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  • Remove pans from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool for 15-20 minutes.
  • Then, remove the cakes from the cake pans and place on the wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add butter and mix until smooth.
  • Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully combined.
  • Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Cake Assembly:

  • Level the tops of each cake with a knife.
  • Place one of the cake layers on a cake stand or plate.
  • Add a layer of frosting in a smooth even layer.
  • Place the second cake layer on top, then use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.
  • Decorate with roses or whatever your heart desires.