RED VELVET CAKE

Welcome to a world of velvety delight with our Red Velvet Cake recipe! Indulge in layers of moist, cocoa-infused cake generously smothered in a heavenly cream cheese frosting. Follow these steps to create a show-stopping dessert that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious. Let’s dive into the art of baking perfection!

RED VELVET CAKE

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

For the cake:

• – 270g all-purpose flour
• – ½ tsp Baking Soda
• – 1 tsp Baking Powder
• – 25g Cocoa Powder
• – 250ml whole milk
• – 1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
• – ¾ cup vegetable oil
• – 300g sugar
• – 2 eggs
• – ¼ tsp Salt
• – 2 tsp Vanilla Essence
• – 2 tbsp Red Food Coloring

For the frosting:

• – 400g cream cheese room temperature
• – 180g unsalted butter room temperature
• – 160g powdered sugar

Instructions

 

For the cake:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Grease and flour two 15cm diameter cake pans.
• Sift together flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, and Cocoa Powder; set aside.
• Combine whole milk and lemon juice or vinegar; let it sit for 10 minutes.
• In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and sugar. Beat in eggs, Salt, Vanilla Essence, and Red Food Coloring.
• Beat until smooth, then add the sifted dry ingredients.
• Pour in the milk and lemon mixture, and mix.
• Divide the batter into 2 pans and bake for 40-45 minutes or until done.
• Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pans.

For the frosting:

• Beat cream cheese in a bowl.
• Add butter, powdered sugar, and continue beating until well combined.

To assemble the cake:

• Cut each cake into 2 equal layers.
• Spread frosting on each layer.
• Cover the entire cake with frosting.
• Decorate with cake crumbs.