Red Velvet Cake

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of plain hot coffee or boiling water; 1/4 cup (21 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 2 1/4 cups (279 grams) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, (optional); 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (109 grams) fresh vegetable oil; 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, (melted); 2 large eggs, (at room temperature); 1 large egg yolk, (at room temperature); 1 cup buttermilk, (at room temperature); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 teaspoons red gel food coloring, (plus more if needed*); 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, (at room temperature); 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, (at room temperature); 4 cups (500 grams) powdered sugar, (sifted)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

The BEST Red Velvet Cake recipe ever! Ultra moist, buttery, tender and soft cake with the most perfect red velvet flavor. Topped with easy cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for Valentine's Day or for any red velvet lover in your life!

Updated at: Sun, 25 May 2025 16:39:46 GMT