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BEST RED VELVET CAKE RECIPE (SOFT, MOIST AND EASY)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 450
This red velvet cake is soft, moist, and easy to make, perfect for any celebration or special occasion.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 400 g granulated sugar
  • 170 g vegetable oil
  • 113 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 320 g buttermilk (mix 1 1/3 cup whole milk with 4 tsp vinegar or lemon juice)
  • 2 tsp vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp gel red food color (may need up to 1.5 tbsp depending on brand)
  • 60 g boiling water
  • 15 g Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 390 g all-purpose flour
  • 30 g cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Filling & Frosting

  • 283 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 570 g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 360 g icing sugar (sifted, 3-4 cups)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt.
  • Combine wet ingredients: sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, food color, water. Mix well.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Divide batter into pans and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Let cakes cool. Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, salt, and icing sugar until smooth. Frost cake.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, red velvet