Red Velvet Cake
A delicious red velvet cake with tangy undertones, ideal for a celebration or special occasion. Buttery, chocolatey, and incredibly moist, ice with homemade cream cheese frosting and serve.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 280 g Plain Flour
- 240 g Caster Sugar
- 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 240 ml Buttermilk
- 120 ml Oil
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Food Colouring (red)
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 100 g Butter (unsalted, room temperature)
- 200 g Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 400 g Icing Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2-3 tbsp Milk (as needed)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C and grease two 20cm round cake pans.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, caster sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food colouring.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just blended.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix the vinegar and baking soda together, then quickly add to the batter and mix well.
- 6
Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- 7
Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- 8
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Instructions for the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 10
In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until creamy.
- 11
Gradually add the icing sugar and beat until combined.
- 12
Stir in the vanilla extract and 2-3 tablespoons of milk as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
- 13
Instructions for Assembling the Cake:
- 14
Place one of the cooled cake layers on a serving plate or cake stand.
- 15
Cover the top with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.
- 16
Place the second cake layer on top.
- 17
Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, creating a smooth surface.
- 18
Serve and enjoy your delicious two-layer red velvet cake!