Description
A delicious and visually stunning red velvet cake inspired by the Capricorn zodiac sign, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring (as needed)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the baking soda and vinegar, then add to the cake batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Once the cakes are cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate as desired and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
- Adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
- This cake can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg