Description
A delicious red velvet cake with a heart-shaped design, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool before frosting.
Notes
- For best results, use gel food coloring for a vibrant red color.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: red velvet cake, heart cake, homemade dessert, special occasion cake