Red Velvet Cake

🌹 Red Velvet Cake 🍰
Soft, rich, and perfectly paired with creamy frosting — the ultimate treat for any special day!

🧾 Ingredients

🍰 Cake

• 2½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2–3 tbsp red food coloring (adjust for color)

🧁 Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 cup (226 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp milk (optional, for smoothness)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Set oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar
   In a large bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until light & fluffy.
   Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
   Stir in vanilla and red food coloring.
4. Combine Mixtures
   Add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately (start & end with dry).
   Mix gently until smooth, then stir in vinegar.
5. Bake
   Divide batter evenly into pans.
   Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
   Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
6. Make Frosting
   Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
   Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla.
   Add milk if needed for spreading.
7. Assemble Cake
   • Place one layer → spread frosting
   • Add second layer → cover entire cake
   • Smooth or pipe as desired

💖 Decoration Ideas

Top with:

• Sprinkles ✨
• Heart toppers ❤️
• Edible decorations

Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or Valentine’s Day!