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A vibrant red cake with a mild chocolate flavor and a velvety crumb, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. Includes tips for easy red-themed decorating.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 680 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups Cake flour
  • 1.5 cups Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cocoa powder
  • 1.5 cups Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk, room temp
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tsp Red gel food coloring
  • 16 oz Cream cheese (for frosting)
  • 0.5 cup Butter (for frosting)
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two pans.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa in a large bowl.
  • Whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Frost cake.
  • Decorate with red cake crumbs on the bottom edge.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 5gFat: 40g
Keyword birthday cake, Cake Decorating, red cake, red velvet cake
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