Description
This Red Velvet Cake With Buttermilk offers an irresistible flavor that is simple to prepare. Filled with key ingredients such as buttermilk, cocoa powder, and cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect delight for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs plus 1 extra egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 ½ teaspoons red food dye
- 2 ⅔ cup cake flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup butter softened (2 sticks)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare cake pans with parchment paper, nonstick spray, and cocoa powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, mixing in one at a time.
- Incorporate the oil, vinegar, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food dye, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the cake flour, mixing gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Distribute the batter equally among the three prepared pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes until done.
- Once baked, allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before cooling completely on a rack.
Notes
Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
For heightened flavor, consider adding more cocoa powder if desired.
Ensure the cake layers cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg