Classic Red Velvet Cake Recipe: Moist & Decadent

Nothing compares to a homemade Red Velvet Cake; it's a show-stopper with its trademark cream cheese icing, soft texture, and vivid colour. This recipe ensures a rich, velvety, and fluffy dessert that is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply because. For effortless baking, combine it with the precision equipment from Sharp Blades!

Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 ½ cups (360ml) vegetable oil
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese (softened)
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter (softened)
4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Tools You’ll Need:
Bowls for mixing (for even blending)
Round 9-inch cake pans (two)
Electric mixer (standing or handheld)
(For smoothing frosting) Spatula
Rack for Cooling

Time Needed:
20 minutes for preparation
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cooling time: one hour
1 hour and 50 minutes in total

Directions:
Prepare the pans and oven:
Set the oven temperature to 175°C (350°F).  Line cake pans with parchment paper and grease them.

Combine Dry Ingredients: 
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.

Mix Wet Ingredients: 
Beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, vinegar, food colouring, and vanilla in a separate basin.  Add the dry ingredients gradually and stir until smooth.

To bake the cake:
Equally distribute the batter among the pans.  A toothpick should come out clean after 25 to 30 minutes of baking.  After 10 minutes of cooling in the pans, move them to a rack.

To make the frosting:
Beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.  Mix in vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth.

Assemble and decorate:
By stacking the cooled layers.  Before slicing, let it cool for 30 minutes.

Nutritional Info (Per Slice)
Calories: 450 kcal
Carbs: 58g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 23g
Sugar: 45g

Pro Tip for the Ideal Cake: 
For a fluffier and smoother batter, use ingredients that are room temperature!  Visit the blog of Sharp Blades for additional simple dessert ideas that use kitchen equipment.