Red Velvet Cake is a showstopper dessert with its striking red color and rich, velvety texture. This classic cake, paired with a tangy cream cheese frosting, is a favorite for special occasions. The balance of cocoa and buttermilk, along with the hint of vinegar and red food color, makes this cake moist and flavorful. Let’s go through the steps to make this delicious red velvet cake with creamy frosting!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ tbsp vinegar
- 200g unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup fresh cream
- 1 ½ tbsp red food color
For the Frosting:
- 230g cream cheese
- 150g unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3 cups powdered sugar/icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
