Description
A rich red velvet cake perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Pour into greased pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Cool before frosting.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant color.
- Don’t overmix batter.
- Check doneness with toothpick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: red velvet cake, Valentine's Day dessert, romantic cake