Indulge in the decadence of red velvet cake, a classic dessert that captivates hearts with its striking crimson hue and velvety texture. This beloved cake has become a symbol of celebration, often gracing special occasions and holidays. Its distinctive color is achieved through the addition of red food coloring, which gives it a vibrant visual appeal. The flavor profile of red velvet cake is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy, with a subtle hint of cocoa. The moist crumb is complemented by a rich cream cheese frosting, creating a symphony of flavors that lingers on the palate. This culinary masterpiece has stood the test of time, earning its place as a cherished dessert enjoyed by generations. Our curated collection of red velvet cake recipes offers a diverse range of variations, from classic to contemporary, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. Dive into the delightful world of red velvet cakes and discover the secret to crafting this iconic dessert that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.
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GRANDMA'S RED VELVET CAKE
It's just not Christmas at our house until this festive cake appears. This is different from other red velvets I've had; the icing is as light as snow. -Kathryn Davison, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in food coloring, vinegar and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool layers 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, combine water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened and opaque, 2-3 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Beat butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in cornstarch mixture. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE
The "red" makes sense, but what about the "velvet" in Red Velvet Cake's iconic name? Food historians say it was a common description during the Victorian era when the term described cakes that had an especially soft and "velvety" crumb. From the color to the crumb, this homemade Red Velvet Cake is a dessert classic. If you prefer cupcakes over cakes, our Classic Red Velvet Cake recipe works perfectly for that - check out our "Expert Tips" section for guidance.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms and sides of 3 (8- or 9-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
- Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium saucepan, mix 1/2 cup flour and 1 1/2 cups milk with whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until mixture is very thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour mixture by tablespoonfuls; beat on high speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Fill and frost cake, using 1 cup frosting between layers. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 800, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 10 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 52 g, TransFat 1 g
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR RED VELVET CAKE
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 17m
Yield about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the cream cheese and butter on medium speed, just until blended, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla and salt and beat until combined. With the speed on low, add the powdered sugar in 4 batches, beating until smooth between each addition. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes before using.
SOUTHERN RED VELVET CAKE
Bake a classic Southern Red Velvet Cake recipe from Food Network that's slathered in cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with crushed pecans.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield about 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil and flour three 9 by 1 1/2-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In another large bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Using a standing mixer, mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and a smooth batter is formed.
- Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Place the pans in the oven evenly spaced apart. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through the cooking, until the cake pulls away from the side of the pans, and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen them from the sides of the pans. One at a time, invert the cakes onto a plate and then re-invert them onto a cooling rack, rounded-sides up. Let cool completely.
- Frost the cake. Place 1 layer, rounded-side down, in the middle of a rotating cake stand. Using a palette knife or offset spatula spread some of the Cream Cheese Frosting over the top of the cake. (Spread enough frosting to make a 1/4 to 1/2-inch layer.) Carefully set another layer on top, rounded-side down, and repeat. Top with the remaining layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Sprinkle the top with the pecans.
- In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a hand-held electric mixer in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and butter on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed to high, and mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. (Occasionally turn the mixer off, and scrape the down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.)
- Reduce the speed of the mixer to low. Add the vanilla, raise the speed to high and mix briefly until fluffy (scrape down the bowl occasionally). Store in the refrigerator until somewhat stiff, before using. May be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.
THE REAL RED VELVET CAKE
Historically, red velvet cake was just chocolate cake tinted red from the acid in cocoa powder, not from food coloring. Nowadays most cocoa powders are alkalized, as in stripped of acid. Look for a non-alkalized one for this old-fashioned recipe. Completing the classic look is a coat of bright white ermine frosting, cooked the old-fashioned way.
Provided by Smart Cookie
Categories Desserts Cakes Red Velvet Cake Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (163 degrees C). Line the bottoms of three 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper. Spray the sides with cooking spray.
- Sift all-purpose flour, cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Microwave buttermilk just until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly before each addition. Blend in the flour mixture and buttermilk in 3 additions until fully combined. Let mixer run on low for 5 minutes. Distribute the cake batter between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center the cakes comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Let cool for 15 minutes in the pans. Turn cakes out and let cool completely on a wire rack, at least 30 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Meanwhile, whisk sugar, milk, flour, and salt together in a medium saucepan for the frosting. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer, about 10 minutes. Pour into a medium bowl and chill for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Beat butter until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly add the milk and flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, beating in between each addition and scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Level the cake layers before assembling the cake. Scoop about 2/3 cup of frosting onto the first layer and spread into an even layer. Repeat with the second and third cake layers. Frost the outsides of the cake with thin layer of frosting to catch any crumbs and chill for 20 minutes.
- Finish frosting the cake with remaining frosting. Cut and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.3 calories, Carbohydrate 89.1 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 312.4 mg, Sugar 64.8 g
RED VELVET CAKE
A family favorite--great for the Christmas holiday.
Provided by Eleanor Johnson
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.
- Beat shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar until very light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well.
- Make a paste of cocoa and red food coloring; add to creamed mixture. Mix salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and buttermilk together. Add the flour to the batter, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Mix soda and vinegar and gently fold into cake batter. Don't beat or stir the batter after this point.
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cakes completely on wire rack.
- To Make Icing: Cook 5 tablespoons flour and milk over low heat till thick, stirring constantly. Let cool completely! While mixture is cooling, beat 1 cup sugar, butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until light and fluffy. Add cooled flour mixture and beat until frosting is a good spreading consistency. Frost cake layers when completely cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 502.5 mg, Sugar 43.8 g
RED VELVET CAKE
Bake this classic Red Velvet Cake recipe from Food Network for a layered, cocoa-spiked dessert with cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the Red Velvet Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) round layer cake pans.
- Sift flour, baking soda and coco together. Beat sugar and eggs together in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl mix together oil, vinegar, food coloring, and vanilla. Add to the bowl of eggs and sugar and beat until combined.
- Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk to the wet mixture by alternating the buttermilk and dry ingredients. Always start with the flour and end with the flour.
- Pour batter into pans. Tap them on the table to level out the batter and release air bubbles. Bake for 25 minutes or until a cake tester inserted near the middle comes out clean but be careful not to over bake or you'll end up with a dry cake.
- Let layers cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before turning out of pan. Cool completely before frosting.
- For the cream cheese frosting: This is the "official" cream cheese frosting recipe but we always use about 1 1/2 recipes on each cake to cover it well.
- Let margarine and cream cheese soften to room temperature. Cream well. Add sugar and beat until mixed but not so much that the frosting becomes "loose". Add vanilla and nuts. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cake.
RED VELVET CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Very moist red velvet cake -- with excellent buttercream frosting. A family tradition, as well as a favorite. Great for holidays!
Provided by rlroth
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 2h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, chocolate pudding mix, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup of butter with 1 1/2 cup of sugar with an electric mixer until creamy; beat the eggs in, one at a time, and beat until the mixture is fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, in several additions. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the red food color until the batter is uniformly colored. In a bowl, stir the baking soda with vinegar, and gently fold the foamy mixture gently into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean or with moist crumbs, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, place all-purpose flour in a saucepan, and gradually whisk milk into the flour, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until smoothly combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until thickened and smooth; allow to cool completely. Beat 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 1 minute, and gradually beat in the cooled milk mixture; add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat the frosting until fluffy and spreadable, 1 to 2 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72.9 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 634.5 mg, Sugar 50 g
EASY RED VELVET CAKE
Simple, simple, simple! The easiest recipe for a red velvet cake I have ever found. My husband LOVES this.
Provided by Andrea
Categories Desserts Cakes Red Velvet Cake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Prepare cake according to package directions, substituting half of the water called for with buttermilk (approximately 1/2 cup). Stir in pudding mix and food coloring.
- Pour into cake pan(s) and bake according to package directions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 242.4 mg, Sugar 19.9 g
BEET RED VELVET CAKE
Pamela Moxley, the pastry chef at Miller Union in Atlanta, developed this cake as part of a book project for Steven Satterfield, the co-owner and chef. She uses dutched, nonacidic cocoa powder so she punched up the acid with extra lemon juice, which helps with the bright red color. She adds goat cheese to her cream cheese frosting, to play against the subtle beet flavor. The chef liked it so much that he added it to the restaurant menu.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Wash beets and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake until the tip of a knife slides easily into the largest beet, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool until beets can be handled, then peel. (This may be done up to a day ahead.)
- Butter two 9-inch cake pans. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment and then butter again.
- In a food processor, chop beets to pieces about the size of finely diced onions. Measure 1 cup and set aside (remaining beets can be reserved for another purpose). Return cup of beets to the food processor. Purée with buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter until soft. Slowly add sugar and beat until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and beet mixture to butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, and beating for 10 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the bowl after each addition of the wet ingredients.
- Divide batter between prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove pans from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- To assemble, remove one cake from its pan and peel away parchment. Place flat side down on a serving platter. Drop about 1 cup of icing onto cake and, using a flat spatula, spread evenly over top. Remove the second cake from its pan and remove parchment. Place flat side down on top of first layer. Use remaining frosting to cover top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 38 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
This delectable, scarlet-hued cake is a classic for a reason. Layers of smooth cream cheese icing and rich red velvet cake will impress even the pickiest of guests.
Provided by Aleya Zenieris
Categories Bakery Goods
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 slices
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease 2 8-inch cake pans with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Whisk to combine.
- In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vinegar, and red food coloring.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together with an electric hand mixer on high speed until light, fluffy, and homogenous, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and beat on medium speed until incorporated. Add the vanilla and beat to incorporate.
- Add ½ of the buttermilk mixture to the creamed butter and sugar. Beat on medium speed until well combined, 1-2 minutes. Add ½ of the dry ingredients and beat until well-combined, 1-2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining buttermilk and dry ingredients. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the coffee and beat until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before flipping the cakes out onto a wire rack, then let cool completely
- While the cakes are cooling, make the cream cheese frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with an electric hand mixer on high speed until well combined and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Add the heavy cream, salt, and vanilla and mix to combine. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Once cakes have cooled, trim off the domed tops, reserving the scraps. Cut each cake in half so you have 4 even layers.
- Place 1 cake layer, cut-side up, on a cake stand. Spread an even layer of frosting over the cake. Place another cake layer cut-side down on top of the first layer, spreading another even layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining 2 layers. Spread a thin layer of frosting all over the sides and smooth out with an offset spatula or bench scraper. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, until the layer of frosting has hardened.
- Frost the outside of the cake with a thick layer of frosting. Crumble the reserved cake scraps, then press into the frosting around the bottom of the cake.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
- RECIPE BY: Amanda Berrill
Nutrition Facts : Calories 728 calories, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 73 grams
EASY RED VELVET CAKE
When red velvet is the requested cake, don't worry about creating a complicated batter. Just pick up Betty Crocker™ cake mix, red food color and a few other pantry staples for an Easy Red Velvet Cake. The classic frosting is made with cream cheese, milk, whipping cream and powdered sugar. Make red velvet cake for the next birthday party request or just because you're craving it.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan or two 9-inch round cake pans and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour.
- In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).
- Bake as directed on box. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.
- In chilled large bowl, mix cream cheese and milk until smooth. Beat in whipping cream and powered sugar with electric mixer on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until soft peaks form. Frost top of 13x9-inch cake or fill and frost cake layers. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1 g
RED VELVET CHOCOLATE CAKE
What could make traditional red velvet cake even better? Chocolate, of course!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes 1 two-layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans. Sprinkle with flour, and tap out the excess; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk cake flour, salt, and cocoa; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar and oil, and beat on medium speed until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add food coloring and vanilla, and beat until well combined. Add flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
- In a small bowl, mix baking soda and vinegar until combined. Add to batter, and beat for 10 seconds. Evenly divide batter between the prepared pans. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Remove from the pans, and return to the rack to cool completely.
- Spread 1 1/2 cups of the frosting on one of the layers. Place the second layer on top; spread and swirl the remaining frosting around the sides and top of the cake.The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.
SO MOIST RED VELVET CAKE
I've searched the list of Red Velvet cakes. This is similar, but slightly different. This cake is a blue-ribbon winner and a favorite of my family.
Provided by SNEAKIEME
Categories Desserts Cakes Red Velvet Cake Recipes
Time 2h55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10 inch cake pans.
- Beat the shortening and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Room-temperature eggs should be added one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the shortening mixture before adding the next. Mix the cocoa and red food coloring in a separate bowl and stir into the shortening mixture. Combine the flour and salt. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract. In another separate bowl, mix the vinegar and baking soda. Fold in the vinegar mixture while fizzing; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- To make frosting: Cream together margarine and confectioner's sugar, then add vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy. Frost cooled cake and sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 538.3 mg, Sugar 47.2 g
CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE
This ruby-red cake with it's lovely cream cheese frosting has become my "signature dessert." I can't go to any family function without it. The cake is very moist with a buttery chocolate taste. -Katie Sloan, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the food coloring, vinegar, butter flavoring and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth and creamy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
EASY RED VELVET CAKE
I've been making Red Velvet Cake for many years, trying slight changes in the recipe until coming up with one I consider "tried and proven." Conveniently, it starts with a cake mix and turns out beautifully every time. -Priscilla Weaver, Hagerstown, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the contents of cake mix and baking soda. Add the buttermilk, eggs, food coloring and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, whisk flour and milk in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cover and cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add milk mixture; beat for 10 minutes or until fluffy. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
RED VELVET CAKE WITH BEETS
After reading about the history of the popular red velvet cake, I wanted to try the version with beets. It has a beautiful color and tastes divine with or without frosting. This recipe makes one sheet cake, a 2-layer cake, cupcakes, or even cake pops.
Provided by sopenia
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- Sift flour and baking powder together in a large bowl.
- Whisk sugar, buttermilk, beets, oil, eggs, cocoa powder, red food coloring, vanilla extract, vinegar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Add flour mixture gradually to the bowl, stirring after each addition just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan. Tap pan firmly to settle the batter and remove large bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 38.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 509.8 mg, Sugar 32.8 g
VERY RED VELVET CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING AND PECANS
No cocoa means this red velvet cake is a vibrant magenta. To finish: a classic cream cheese frosting and a scattering of chopped pecans.
Provided by Dora Charles
Categories Juneteenth Cake Birthday Bake Cream Cheese Pecan Buttermilk Peanut Free Vegetarian
Yield Serves 12-16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the cake: Set the oven to 350°F and adjust the rack positions to the middle and top third. Spray three 8-inch round cake pans well with baking spray.
- Sift the flour with the baking soda.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the eggs well, then beat in the sugar, oil, and vinegar. On low speed, slowly add the flour and beat in well. Add the buttermilk slowly, then the vanilla, and then the food coloring.
- Pour the batter evenly into the pans and rap them on the countertop several times to eliminate any air bubbles. Bake for 12 minutes, then rotate the pans from shelf to shelf so they bake evenly and bake until the tops spring back when lightly touched, about 25 minutes altogether. Let the cakes cool in the pans on racks for 15 minutes.
- Run a knife around the sides of the pans and invert the cakes onto the racks to cool completely. Once they're cool, refrigerate the cakes for 20 to 30 minutes to make icing them easier.
- To make the icing: Combine everything in a medium bowl and mix well until very smooth. It's best to use the icing right away, when it's soft and spreadable.
- Put one cake layer upside down on a cake plate or cake stand and cover the top evenly with frosting. Add a second layer, right side up, and spread with more frosting. Top with the third layer, right side up, and spread the frosting evenly around the sides of the cake and on top; check for any places where you can see through to the cake. Finally, sprinkle the pecans evenly all over the top of the cake.
- Once the frosting sets, cut into slices to serve. This cake keeps for up to 2 weeks in a cake keeper, but once it's ready, people want to dive right in.
BLUE RIBBON RED VELVET CAKE
This two-layer beauty features a striking red interior. It calls for more baking cocoa than most red velvet cakes, making it extra chocolaty. Feel free to change the color of the food coloring to suit the occasion. I'm proud to say that this recipe won a blue ribbon in the holiday cake division at the 2006 Alaska State Fair. I think this award-winning red velvet cake recipe will be a winner in your house, too! -Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round pans with parchment; grease parchment. Beat the first 5 ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into oil mixture., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Using a long serrated knife, trim tops of cakes; set tops aside. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer, bottom side up. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting., Break cake tops into pieces. Pulse in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Decorate cake with crumbs as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 33g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
RED VELVET CAKE III
Moist and delicious easy cake!
Provided by Mary
Categories Desserts Cakes Red Velvet Cake Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Mix together cake mix, 1 box pudding mix, eggs, oil, food coloring, water, vinegar, and cocoa. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool.
- Beat together milk and cream cheese. Mix in 1 box pudding mix. Fold in whipped topping. Spread on cooled cake. Refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 407.2 mg, Sugar 24.2 g
Tips:
- Use good quality cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter, or the cake will be tough.
- Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done baking. It should come out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
- For a smoother frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the frosting, beating well after each addition.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
- If the frosting is too thin, add a little bit more powdered sugar.
- Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, or fresh berries.
Conclusion:
Red velvet cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a moist and flavorful cake with a beautiful red color. With a little bit of effort, you can make a delicious red velvet cake at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to impress your friends and family with your baking skills.
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