How to make red velvet cake step by step 🎂✨
Red velvet cake is one of the most famous types of cake with its red velvet color and rich flavor, and it is a great choice for special occasions. In this article, we will explain how to prepare it in an easy and guaranteed success way.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1 and 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (240 ml) yoghurt (or milk with lemon juice)
1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
1/2 cup (113 g) melted butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon red food colour
For the cream:
200 g cream cheese (cream cheese) at room temperature
100 g softened butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
How to prepare:
- Prepare the cake mixture
Prepare the oven and pan:
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Grease the cake pan with butter and sprinkle it with flour to prevent sticking.
Mixing the dry ingredients:
In a bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Mixing the wet ingredients:
In another bowl, beat the sugar with the melted butter and oil until creamy.
Add the eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring, then mix well.
Combine the ingredients:
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the yogurt, and mix gently until combined.
- Bake the cake (Red Velvet Cake)
Pour the batter into the pan
Pour the batter into the pan evenly.
Baking:
Place the pan in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Leave the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before decorating.
- Preparing the cream and decorating the cake
Preparing the cream:
Beat the cream cheese with the butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and continue beating until you get a creamy consistency.
Cake decoration:
Cut the cake into two or three layers.
Place a layer of cream between each cake layer, then cover the surface and sides with cream.
You can decorate the face with red cake crumbs for an attractive look.
Tips for a successful red velvet cake:
✔ Use gel food color to get a rich red color.
✔ Do not mix the dough too much after adding the flour so that the cake does not become dry.
✔ Make sure that all ingredients are at room temperature to get a homogeneous mixture.
✔ Use yogurt to give the cake a crispiness and a distinctive flavor.
🎉 And now the red velvet cake is ready to serve! Enjoy it with a cup of coffee or your favorite drink. ☕🍰
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Pro Tips for the Best Red Velvet Cake
✔️ Use Buttermilk for the Best Texture – Buttermilk adds richness and moisture. If you don’t have it, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tbsp of lemon juice or vinegar.
✔️ Don’t Skip the Vinegar – It enhances the tangy flavor and reacts with baking soda to create a fluffy cake.
✔️ Use Gel Food Coloring – A little goes a long way, and it gives a more vibrant red color than liquid food coloring.
✔️ Chill Before Slicing – Let the cake sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner, more defined layers.
