Classic Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Moist classic red velvet cake with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Learn how to make a moist and classic red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any dessert occasion.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
10m
Total time
50m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
10m
Total time
50m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 5 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 30 ml vegetable oil
- 45 ml buttermilk
- 0.5 teaspoon white vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 piece egg large
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 30 g cream cheese softened
- 15 g unsalted butter softened
- 40 g powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Origins USA
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Grease and flour a small cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, white vinegar, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and half an egg beaten.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and combined.
- For the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract for frosting, beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cake is cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Serve the cake slice and enjoy your classic red velvet cake.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting to avoid melting.
Serving Suggestions
- fresh berries
- whipped cream
- hot coffee
Enjoy this classic red velvet cake with its moist texture and creamy frosting, perfect for any special occasion or treat.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1
- Sodium (g): 0.3
- Sugar (g): 30
- Fat (g): 15
- Carbohydrates (g): 45
- Protein (g): 5
- Calories: 350
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 7
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