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Easy Homemade Red Velvet Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
A delicious and moist red velvet cake made from scratch, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups Flour
  • 0.75 cups Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups Buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Red Food Coloring
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Sugar

Cake Batter

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 3 eggs Eggs
  • 2.5 cups Flour

Frosting

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pans and dust with flour.
  • Mix sugar and butter until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
  • Combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then alternate adding to batter.
  • Pour batter into pans and bake for 30 minutes. Cool before frosting.
  • Mix cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar for frosting. Frost cake and chill for 30 minutes.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: red velvet