Delicious Red Velvet Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist and soft with a creamy, tangy frosting, this Red Velvet Cake is a classic treat that’s perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For Red Velvet Cake
- 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp white vinegar
- 3 tbsp red liquid food coloring
- 1 cup buttermilk
For Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cup cold cream cheese
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Add half of the dry ingredients, then ½ cup buttermilk. Mix gently.
- Add remaining dry ingredients and remaining buttermilk. Mix just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat butter until light and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar in batches, mixing on low speed.
- Add cold cream cheese, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Beat until smooth and creamy. Chill briefly if needed.
Assembly
- Place one cake layer on a stand, spread frosting on top.
- Add second layer and frost top and sides.
- Decorate as desired and serve.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture
- Do not overmix the batter
- Cool cake completely before frosting
- Store in an airtight container