Red Velvet Birthday Cake
Red Velvet Birthday Cake is a show-stopping dessert that brings joy to any occasion. With its striking crimson color and rich, velvety texture, this cake combines the perfect blend of cocoa and buttermilk, resulting in a moist and flavorful treat. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also for the palate, making it an irresistible choice for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply because life is too short not to enjoy cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 oz red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla; stir until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with the cream cheese mixture blended with butter and powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend designed for baking. Add chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.