Red Velvet Cake Recipe From Joy Of Baking
If you’re wondering what the perfect cake is to make for special occasions, look no further than the classic red velvet cake. With its vibrant red hue, soft and delicate texture, and sweet cream cheese frosting, red velvet cake is sure to be a showstopper on any dessert table. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to make! This red velvet cake recipe from Joy of Baking is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the cake, you’ll need:
2 ½ cups (355 grams) all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
2 tablespoons (30 ml) cocoa powder
2/3 cup (160 ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups (360 ml) buttermilk
2 tablespoons (30 ml) red food coloring
1 teaspoon (5 ml) white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
For the frosting, you’ll need:
8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 ½ cups (400 grams) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the cake:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Butter two 9 inch (23 cm) round cake pans, line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the parchment paper.
2. Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder into the bowl of your electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer). Mix on low speed until combined.
3. Add the oil, eggs, buttermilk, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until combined. With mixer still on low, gradually add boiling water and mix until combined.
4. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Place cakes on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Then remove cakes from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
5. To make the frosting: In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, and continue to beat until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
6. To assemble the cake: Place one layer, flat side up, on a serving plate. Spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake.
7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
This recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving of red velvet cake provides 612 calories, 24.9 grams of fat, 4.2 grams of saturated fat, 4.4 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 14.4 grams of monounsaturated fat, 73.7 grams of carbohydrates, 4.5 grams of fiber, 48.8 grams of sugar, and 8.6 grams of protein.
Red velvet cake is a rich and decadent treat, and is sure to be a hit at any special occasion. It’s a perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with its soft texture and classic cream cheese frosting. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to make and can be enjoyed by everyone! Give this recipe from Joy of Baking a try for your next special occasion, and you won’t be disappointed.
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