Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of this Red Velvet Valentine Cake, a dessert that combines rich cocoa notes with a tangy cream cheese frosting. Its striking red hue makes it the perfect centerpiece for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating love or simply treating yourself. This cake is simple to make and sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vinegar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk and red food coloring.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 335mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg