Red Velvet Cake Ideas
Red Velvet Cake is rich, velvety, and nostalgic — perfect for any celebration or sweet craving. This classic recipe combines cocoa, buttermilk, and cream cheese frosting for the ultimate homemade treat that’s easy, elegant, and made with love.
Equipment
- Two 9-inch Round Cake Pans
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add buttermilk, vinegar, and food coloring. Stir until combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter between pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes with cream cheese frosting. Decorate with cake crumbs, chocolate curls, or edible flowers if desired.
Notes
For a natural option, use beet puree for coloring. Chill cake before slicing for cleaner layers. Great as cupcakes or layered trifles too!