This Red Velvet Cake is not only visually stunning with its vibrant color but also incredibly easy to make, perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers. The cake's moist texture, combined with a rich cream cheese frosting, makes it a delightful treat.
Why You'll Love This: The cake's deep red color and velvety texture are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. The contrast between the slightly cocoa-flavored cake and the tangy, sweet cream cheese frosting creates a perfect balance of flavors.
Perfect for: Ideal for special occasions, celebrations, or as a decadent dessert after a family meal. It's also great for those who want to impress guests with a homemade cake that looks and tastes professionally made.
- Ingredients for Frosting:
- 300g butter
- 500g powdered sugar
- 800g cream cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 packet vanilla
- Ingredients for Red Velvet Cake:
- 115g butter (room temperature)
- 1 packet vanilla
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 eggs
- 15g cocoa powder
- 300g flour
- 250g sugar
- 1.5 tablespoon food coloring (powder or liquid)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Instructions:
- For Frosting:
- Whip all ingredients together and refrigerate.
- For Cake:
- Line a 22 cm springform pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 175°C (347°F).
- Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla, food coloring, milk, and vinegar.
- Sift in dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour into the pan and tap to evenly spread.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool, then trim the top to level if needed.
- Slice the cake into three equal layers.
- Layer each with frosting, and cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes for easier frosting smoothing.
- For Frosting:
Enjoy this Easy Red Velvet Cake, a visually stunning and delicious dessert that's sure to be a hit on any occasion!