Red velvet cake is a classic dessert known for its striking red hue and velvety texture. Traditionally made with cocoa powder, buttermilk, and a touch of vinegar, it offers a subtle chocolate flavor balanced by a slight tanginess.
Topped with creamy frosting—usually cream cheese or buttercream—it’s a rich, moist cake that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
Whether for birthdays, celebrations, or just a sweet treat, this easy homemade red velvet cake recipe will help you bake a delicious cake from scratch.
Ingredients:
- 250g of all-purpose flour
- 200g of sugar
- 2 Teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 5ml of preservative
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup of evaporated milk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven Grease and flour round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, eggs, egg yolks, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with evaporated milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Add your preservative Beat just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely
Note: don’t over mix your batter
