Description
A delightful dessert that blends the classic flavor of red velvet with a charming pink twist, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, white vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the top of one layer with cream cheese frosting, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
Notes
For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and use high-quality food coloring. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, pink velvet, birthday cake, celebration