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A delicious plate of Homemade Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Homemade Red Velvet Cake

A classic and indulgent red velvet cake with a creamy frosting. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 240 ml canola oil
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 120 ml buttermilk
  • 4 large egg whites *Save the egg yolks for another use
  • 20 ml red food coloring
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 2.5 ml white vinegar
  • 195 g all-purpose flour
  • 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2.5 tsp baking soda
  • 2.5 tsp salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 226 g cream cheese softened
  • 113 g unsalted butter softened
  • 480 g powdered sugar
  • 2.5 ml vanilla extract
  • 30 ml heavy cream

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • 6" Round Cake Pans

Method
 

  1. Line two 6" round cake pans with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat together the canola oil, sugar, buttermilk, egg whites, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar using an electric mixer.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while mixing.
  6. Divide the batter between the two cake pans and bake for 25-35 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Once cool, remove the cakes from the pans and peel off the parchment.
  8. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating after each addition.
  10. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, beat until fluffy.
  11. Frost the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, adding frosting, then topping with the second layer and frosting the entire cake.

Notes

This cake is best served at room temperature. Store leftovers in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.