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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

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

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (390g)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (30g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Frosting

  • 20 oz cream cheese (room temperature, 570g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3-4 cups icing sugar, sifted (360 to 480g)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt.
  • Combine wet ingredients: sugar, oil, butter, eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, food color, and water. Mix well.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until smooth.
  • Divide batter into pans and bake for 30 minutes. Cool before frosting.

Notes

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