I love Velvet Cake.

I love Velvet Cake.

Classic Red Velvet Cake Recipe

🧁 Makes:

Two 9-inch round cake layers

Servings: 12–16

📝 Ingredients

• For the Cake:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring (liquid or gel)
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• For the Cream Cheese Frosting (Filling and Decoration):

• 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4–5 cups powdered sugar (adjust to desired sweetness and thickness)
• Pinch of salt

🎂 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. Make the Cake Batter:

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

In another bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a hand or stand mixer on low to medium speed. Do not overmix—just until combined.

3. Bake:

Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.

Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

🎂 Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:

Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).

Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until fluffy and spreadable. Chill for 10–15 minutes if it's too soft.

🧁 Assemble the Cake:

Level the cakes if needed.

Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.

Spread a thick, even layer of cream cheese frosting on top.

Place the second cake layer on top and gently press.

Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with remaining frosting. Use a spatula or cake scraper for a smooth or rustic finish.

🌹 Decoration Ideas:

Option 1: Classic Crumb Finish

Cut off the domes of the cake layers and crumble them.

Sprinkle the crumbs on the sides or top of the frosted cake for texture and decoration.

Option 2: Piping

Reserve some frosting for piping swirls or rosettes using a piping bag with a star tip.

Option 3: Fresh Elements

Garnish with fresh berries (like raspberries or strawberries) and mint leaves.

Add white chocolate curls or red velvet cake crumbs in the center or edges.

Optional: Add edible glitter or a decorative cake topper for special occasions.

🧊 Storage:

Store cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.

Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture