The Best Red Velvet Cake (Easy Recipe) Pretty. Simple. Sweet. from prettysimplesweet.com

Secret Recipe for Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients

To make this delicious red velvet cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

To make the red velvet cake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add the vanilla extract, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vinegar and mix until well combined.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Frosting

To make the frosting for the red velvet cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-4 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and red food coloring and mix until well combined.