Description
A rich and moist naked red velvet cake that is perfect for any celebration, showcasing its vibrant color and delicious cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the top of each layer with cream cheese frosting, stacking them as you go.
- Leave the sides of the cake naked for a rustic look.
- Decorate with fresh berries or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator if not consumed immediately.
- For a deeper red color, adjust the amount of food coloring as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Naked Red Velvet Cake, Red Velvet Cake Recipe, Cream Cheese Frosting