A classic, moist red velvet cake with a velvety crumb and rich cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 520 kcal
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 oz red food coloring
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two cake pans.
Whisk dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients including food color.
Combine wet and dry until smooth. Bake for 30-35 mins.
Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar for frosting.
Frost the cooled cakes and serve.
Keyword cream cheese frosting, layer cake, red velvet cake