Cake recipe red velvet

Here's a classic Red Velvet Cake recipe that you can try:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tbsp red food coloring (liquid or gel)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oven and Pans:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.

2. Make the Cake Batter:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
• Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.

3. Bake the Cake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transf
  erring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
• Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

5. Frost the Cake:

• Once the cakes have completely cooled, place the first layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
• Place the second layer of cake on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
• Optionally, decorate with cake crumbs, sprinkles, or any other decoration you prefer.

6. Serve:

• Slice and enjoy the rich, moist, and delicious red velvet cake!

This cake pairs beautifully with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. Enjoy!

Cake recipe red velvet