Dessert

Classic Red Velvet Cake

Name: Classic Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 2 tsp red food coloring; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract

A timeless American classic featuring a tender, deep-red crumb with subtle cocoa and tangy buttermilk notes, crowned with silky cream cheese frosting. The combination of cocoa, vinegar, and buttermilk creates the signature velvety texture and delicate flavor that defines this showstopping cake.

456calper serving 6gprotein 65gcarbs 20gfat 20min prep 32min cook 12serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this