Velvet Cake Recipes – Buttermilk Red Velvet Layers
This moist and classic red velvet buttermilk cake features a soft, tender crumb, subtle cocoa flavor, and tangy cream cheese frosting — perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 tbsp red food coloring
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp white vinegar
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1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch pans.
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Sift flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add oil, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
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Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
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Divide batter and bake 28–32 minutes. Cool completely.
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For frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
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Frost cooled cakes and decorate as desired.
Notes
Chill cake layers before frosting for best results. Store frosted cake in the fridge for up to 5 days.