Red Velvet Cake

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup of plain hot coffee or boiling water; ¼ cup (21 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 2 ¼ cups (279 grams) all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, (optional); 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar; ½ 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

This red velvet cake is soft, moist, and buttery, topped with a creamy homemade frosting. The batter comes together easily and bakes up into tender, velvety layers.

Updated at: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:58:25 GMT