Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups (354g) cake flour (spoon & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 Tablespoons (10g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar; 1 cup (240ml) canola or vegetable oil; 4 large eggs, room temperature and separated; 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; liquid or gel red food coloring; 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature; 16 ounces (450g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 5 and 1/2 cups (660g) confectioners’ sugar; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; pinch of salt, to taste

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Red velvet cake is much more than vanilla cake tinted red. This recipe produces the best red velvet cake with superior buttery, vanilla, and cocoa flavors, as well as a delicious tang from buttermilk. My trick is to whip the egg whites, which guarantees a smooth velvet crumb.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:02:11 GMT