Old Fashioned Red Velvet Cake
A classic red velvet cake with rich cocoa flavor and smooth cream cheese frosting, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 2-3 drops red food coloring
- 1 cup buttermilk (Homemade by adding vinegar to milk)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and vinegar.
- Combine buttermilk, oil, and food coloring. Alternately add wet and dry to the creamed mixture.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
For best results, chill the cake before slicing to ensure clean cuts.