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 Cake
- 2¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp white vinegar
- 3½ tsp red food coloring
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4½ cup powdered sugar
- 1½ cup cold cream cheese
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Pans: Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. Mix well.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Add half of dry ingredients, mix gently, add buttermilk, then fold in remaining dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar. Add cream cheese, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat until smooth.
- Assemble Cake: Frost between layers and all around the cake. Decorate with rosettes if desired.
- Serve & Enjoy: Slice and enjoy your soft, moist red velvet cake!
Tips
- Use white sugar for soft, light cake.
- Don’t overmix batter.
- Let cake cool completely before frosting.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.