Red Velvet Cake From The Bubble Room Recipe

Taste the legendary Red Velvet Cake from Captiva Island's famous Bubble Room! This recipe recreates the decadent, dreamy cake that has captivated vacationers for decades. Experience the rich, moist texture and irresistible cream cheese frosting – a true taste of paradise. Forget those other recipes; this is the closest you'll get to the real deal!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 453 kcal

Protein 8g

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Ingredients for Red Velvet Cake From The Bubble Room

Self Rising Flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
Granulated Sugar
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 cup buttermilk
Vegetable Oil
Vanilla Extract
Red food coloring (as needed for desired color)
White Vinegar
4 large eggs
Pecans

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How to Make Red Velvet Cake From The Bubble Room

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Stir in the red food coloring until desired color is reached. (Start with less and add more as needed.)
Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting:
Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of frosting.
Carefully place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

19g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Red Velvet Cake From The Bubble Room?

Red Velvet Cake From The Bubble Room takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Red Velvet Cake From The Bubble Room?

Red Velvet Cake From The Bubble Room has approximately 453 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 43 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Red Velvet Cake From The Bubble Room?

The key ingredients for Red Velvet Cake From The Bubble Room are Self Rising Flour, Baking Soda, Granulated Sugar, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Buttermilk, Vegetable Oil. See the full list with measurements above.