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Red Velvet Buttermilk Cake

Red Velvet Buttermilk Cake

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and tender red velvet buttermilk cake with a hint of cocoa, vibrant red color, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions or as a show-stopping dessert.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, beat together oil, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until fluffy.
  8. Frost the cooled cakes and stack them. Decorate as desired before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Chill the cakes before frosting for a cleaner finish.
  • Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 34g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: red velvet cake, buttermilk cake, cream cheese frosting, holiday cake