Red velvet cake has become a famous dessert choice for many unique occasions with its startling crimson hue and luxurious, velvety texture. Whether celebrating a birthday, an anniversary or simply enjoying a sweet delight, learning how to bake a red velvet cake is worthwhile. This guide will talk you through the steps of preparing a delicious red velvet cake that will leave your guests begging for more.
Why is Red Velvet Cake Unique?
In addition to its vibrant hue, red velvet cake is notable for its distinctive flavor profile. It is a delightful combination of sweet, mildly tart, and cocoa-flavored flavors. Buttermilk and a dash of vinegar are the secret ingredients for the crimson hue and moist texture.
Southern Red Velvet Cake
The Ingredients
Vegetable oil for the pans
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
2 large eggs at room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring (1 ounce)
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting recipe follows
Crushed pecans, for garnish
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 pound cream cheese, softened
4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup), softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Time
Total, 1 hour
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease and flour three 9-inch by 1-inch-and-a-half-inch round cake pans.
- Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in a large basin. Combine the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla in a second large basin using a whisk.
- Stir the liquid ingredients with the dry ingredients with a standing mixer until just combined and a smooth batter is formed.
- Evenly distribute the cake mixture among the prepared cake pans. Place the trays in the oven with even spacing between them. About 30 minutes, while rotating the pans midway through baking, bake the cakes until they pull out of the edges of the pans, and a piece of a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Take the cakes from the oven and loosen them from the sides of the pans by running a knife around the perimeter. Flip the cakes one at a time onto a plate and then re-invert them, rounded sides up, onto a chilling rack. Allow to chill thoroughly.
- Ice the cake. Place one rounded side-down layer in the center of a rotating cake stand. Pour a portion of the Cream Cheese Frosting onto the cake using a palette knife or offset spatula. (Spread enough frosting to create a 1/4 to 1/2 inch layer.)
- Place another layer carefully on top, rounded side down, and repeat. Mix the final cake layer and frost the cake with the remaining buttercream. Pecans are sprinkled on top of the cake.
- Frosting made with cream cheese
- Enough to frost a three-layer, nine-inch cake.
- In an upright mixer fitted with a blade attachment or in a large basin using a hand-held electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, butter, and sugar on low speed until well combined. Increase the speed to high and mix for approximately 5 minutes or until light and frothy.
- Reduce the mixer’s speed to medium. Add the vanilla, increase the speed to high, and mix briefly until fluffy (occasionally scraping the basin). Before using, store in the refrigerator until somewhat stiff. Three days of storage in the fridge is permitted.
Is It Possible to Freeze This Cake?
Yes! You can freeze the assembled cake or individual portions. Wrap the cake or pieces in multiple layers of plastic before storing them in the freezer for up to three months. Bring the cake to ambient temperature just before serving.
Baking Tips
- Before beginning, ensure that all of your ingredients are at ambient temperature.
- Be sure to sift the dry ingredients to eliminate any cocoa powder particles. It will also contribute to the cake’s softness and lightness!
- If you want to make removing the cake layers from the containers simpler, use parchment paper. I adore these parchment paper liners from Wilton.
- Mix the dry ingredients with the buttermilk in three additions to avoid overmixing the cake.
The Bottom Line
Obtaining the ideal Red Velvet Cake requires meticulousness. The essential stages include:
Accurate ingredient measurement.
Proper mixing technique.
The use of high-quality cocoa powder.
Ensuring the perfect baking time.
The result is a visually and gastronomically pleasing dessert that is moist, velvety, and visually spectacular.
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