Name: How to Make the Perfect Red Velvet Cake for a Romantic Valentine's Day
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 ½ cups vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons red food coloring; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of a classic red velvet cake, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day. This moist, flavorful cake is topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, making it the ultimate treat for a romantic occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons red food coloring

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth and well combined.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until fluffy.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake evenly.
Decorate with cake crumbs, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries if desired.

Notes

For extra moisture, brush the cake layers with a simple syrup before frosting.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color.

Prep Time: 20minutes
Cook Time: 35minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: ~450 kcal
Sugar: ~35g
Sodium: ~250mg
Fat: ~22g
Saturated Fat: ~10g
Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: ~55g
Fiber: ~1g
Protein: ~5g
Cholesterol: ~55mg

Description

Ingredients

For the Cake:

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth and well combined.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.

Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until fluffy.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.

Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake evenly.

Decorate with cake crumbs, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries if desired.

Notes

Nutrition