🍰🌹 Red Velvet Cake

 🍰🌹 Velvet Indulgence: Unwrap the Sweetness of Red Velvet Cake! 😍✨

Indulge in the luxurious taste of homemade Red Velvet Cake. Learn to bake this moist and flavorful cake with a delightful cream cheese frosting. Discover step-by-step instructions and nutritional information.

Ingredients (with quantities):

    Red Velvet Cake:

    👉 2 ½ cups all purpose flour

    👉 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

    👉 1 teaspoon baking powder

    👉 1 teaspoon baking soda

    👉 ½ teaspoon salt

    👉 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

    👉 1 ½ cups vegetable oil

    👉 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

    👉 2 large eggs, room temperature

    👉 2 tablespoons red food coloring

    👉 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    Cream Cheese Frosting:

    👉 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

    👉 ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

    👉 1 cup powdered sugar

    👉 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

👨‍🍳 1) Preparation for Red Velvet Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Bundt cake pan. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, red food coloring, and cocoa powder. In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes.

👨‍🍳 2) Preparation for Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue beating until well combined. Mix in vanilla extract until smooth.

👨‍🍳 3) Assembly: Place one cooled red velvet cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the top. Optionally, decorate the cake with additional chopped walnuts and chocolate shavings.

Tips for Perfect Red Velvet Cake:

Nutrition Facts (per serving, approximately):

💪🏼 Calories: 380

💪🏼 Total Fat: 24g

💪🏼 Saturated Fat: 9g

💪🏼 Cholesterol: 60mg

💪🏼 Sodium: 290mg

💪🏼 Total Carbohydrates: 38g

💪🏼 Sugars: 22g

💪🏼 Protein: 4g

Tips for Perfect Red Velvet Cake:

✍️ Ensure the buttermilk and eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation into the batter.

✍️ Use gel-based food coloring for a more vibrant red hue.

✍️ Refrigerate the cake after assembly to help the frosting set.