Description
There’s something truly special about a homemade Southern Red Velvet Cake. It’s not just a dessert; it’s a slice of tradition, love, and nostalgia. The rich, velvety texture paired with a tangy cream cheese frosting makes every bite heavenly! Whether for birthdays, holidays, or just because—this cake is always a crowd-pleaser. Try this easy, from-scratch recipe and share the love with family and friends!
Ingredients
🔹 Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (or more if needed)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🔹 Frosting:
- 1 batch cream cheese frosting
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, sugar, oil, vanilla, and red food coloring.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, and cocoa powder.
4️⃣ Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix gently. Don’t overmix!
5️⃣ In a small bowl, mix apple cider vinegar and baking soda—it will foam up! Fold this into the batter.
6️⃣ Divide the batter evenly into the cake pans and bake for 25-26 minutes.
7️⃣ Let the cakes cool completely before frosting with delicious cream cheese frosting.
8️⃣ Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
✅ Don’t overmix—a few lumps in the batter are okay!
✅ Room-temperature ingredients make all the difference for a smooth, even texture.
✅ Cool completely before frosting—otherwise, the frosting will melt!
Nutrition
- Calories: 335 per slice
- Fat: 3g per slice
- Carbohydrates: 70g per slice
- Protein: 7g per slice