Red Velvet Cake

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; 1½ cups (360 ml) vegetable oil; 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red food coloring; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 pound (454 g) cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 cup (2 sticks, or 226 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups (448 g) sifted confectioners’ sugar

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
50 min

Appears in

Kowbird

By Matt Horn

Published 2024

About

Red velvet cake, with its striking scarlet hue and velvety texture, is an invitation to savor the South’s rich history and vibrant flavors. A touch of cocoa and luscious cream cheese frosting create a cake that celebrates Southern charm, where hospitality is as warm as the cake itself.

Ingredients

For the red velvet cake

Nonstick cooking spray
2½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1½

Americas
United States
Cake
Dessert
Vegetarian

Method

To make the red velvet cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C, or gas mark 4). Coat two 9-inch (23 cm) cake pans with cooking spray and dust them with flour, knocking out the excess. Set aside.
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