Ingredients for The Best Red Velvet Cake From Divas Can Cook
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vanilla Extract
- 15-20 drops red food coloring (adjust to your preference)
- White Distilled Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
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How to Make The Best Red Velvet Cake From Divas Can Cook
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar and 1 cup vegetable oil until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 cup buttermilk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 15-20 drops red food coloring (adjust to your preference).
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee and 1 tablespoon white vinegar. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
137g
Fat
14g
Carbs
16g
