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Red Velvet Cake

A delicious red velvet cake with tangy undertones, ideal for a celebration or special occasion. Buttery, chocolatey, and incredibly moist, ice with homemade cream cheese frosting and serve.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 520 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: European , American , British

Ingredients

  • 280 g plain flour
  • 240 g caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 240 ml buttermilk
  • 120 ml vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Food colouring Red
  • 1 tsp vinegar White Wine
  • 1 tsp baking soda
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 100 g butter Unsalted, room temperature
  • 200 g cream cheese Room temperature
  • 400 g icing sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk As needed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C and grease two 20cm round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, caster sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food colouring.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just blended.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the white wine vinegar and baking soda together, then quickly add to the batter and mix well.
  6. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Instructions for the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  10. In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until creamy.
  11. Gradually add the icing sugar and beat until combined.
  12. Stir in the vanilla extract and 2-3 tablespoons of milk as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
  13. Instructions for Assembling the Cake:
  14. Place one of the cooled cake layers on a serving plate or cake stand.
  15. Cover the top with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.
  16. Place the second cake layer on top.
  17. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, creating a smooth surface.
  18. Serve and enjoy your delicious two-layer red velvet cake!

Notes

  • Nutritional facts:
  • The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

Calories 520kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 434mg (18%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 55g (110%) Vitamin A 515IU (10%) Vitamin D 0.5µg Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 520

% Daily Value*

Calories 520kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 434mg 18%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 55g 110%
Vitamin A 515IU 10%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.