Description
Homemade Red Velvet Cake Recipe is the perfect cake to make from scratch. It is a quick and easy recipe that will become a favorite with your family. Pair this cake with our Cream Cheese frosting for a delicious dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature and separated)
- 2 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1–2 tablespoons liquid red food coloring
- 1 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil cake pan(s).
- In a large bowl add together sifted flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Mix the dry and wet ingredients together using a standing mixer. They should combine into a nice smooth batter.
- Pour batter evenly into pan(s.) Cook time will vary depending the on the size pans being used. test batter using a toothpick, inserted in the center of the cakes until it comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen them from the sides of the pans. Let them cool completely before icing.