20/07/2026
🍰 Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the cake:
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup butter (softened)
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons red food coloring
For the cream cheese frosting:
450g cream cheese (softened)
½ cup butter (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration (optional):
Fresh strawberries
Red velvet cake crumbs
Mint leaves
Method
1. Prepare the cake batter
Preheat oven to 175°C.
Grease and line two round cake pans.
Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and red food coloring.
Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk gradually. Mix gently.
Add vinegar and mix briefly.
2. Bake
Divide batter between the cake pans.
Bake for 25–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before decorating.
3. Make the frosting
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar slowly.
Add vanilla and mix until fluffy.
4. Assemble the cake
Place one cake layer on a plate.
Spread cream cheese frosting on top.
Add the second layer.
Cover the whole cake with frosting.
Decorate with red velvet crumbs and strawberries.
5. Serve
Chill for 30–60 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy a soft, moist, creamy red velvet cake. 🍓🍰
Yield: 10–12 slices
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
