Red Velvet Cake Valentines Recipe That Steals Hearts
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A rich and moist red velvet cake perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring a creamy frosting and vibrant red color.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cakes cool before frosting.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate for Valentine’s Day.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for deeper red color.
- Ensure buttermilk is at room temperature.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg