How do I bake a show-stopping red velvet cake?

Get ready to wow with our 'red velvet cake' recipe. With its vibrant color and velvety texture, this classic indulgence is the epitome of dessert decadence!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake a show-stopping red velvet cake. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Baking Soda Salt Unsalted Butter Granulated Sugar Eggs Buttermilk Vanilla Extract Red Food Coloring White Distilled Vinegar

All-Purpose Flour 2 1/2 cups
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 2 tablespoons
Baking Soda 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted Butter 1/2 cup
Granulated Sugar 2 cups
Eggs 2 large
Buttermilk 1 cup
Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons
Red Food Coloring 1 ounce
White Distilled Vinegar 1 teaspoon

Take note
Please note that baking can be addictive and may result in an overwhelming desire to eat cake. Proceed with caution.

1

Gather your ingredients

To bake this red velvet cake, you will need the following: 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (at room temperature), 2 cups of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1 ounce of red food coloring, and 1 teaspoon of white distilled vinegar. A dash of love is optional, but highly recommended.

2

Preheat the oven

Before diving into the cake-making extravaganza, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). It's important to give your oven some time to warm up and get ready for the magic that is about to happen.

3

Mix the dry ingredients

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This marvelous medley of dry ingredients will give your red velvet cake its structure and depth of flavor.

4

Cream the butter and sugar

Take your unsalted butter (at room temperature) and granulated sugar, and beat them together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer if you have one, or channel your inner superhero and mix vigorously by hand.

5

Add the wet ingredients

Now it's time to introduce the wet ingredients to the butter-sugar love affair. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white distilled vinegar to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well-combined and velvety smooth.

6

Combine dry and wet

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredient mixture, mixing on low speed (or by hand) until everything is well-incorporated. This harmonious union of flavors and textures is a crucial step in achieving the perfect red velvet cake.

7

Bake to perfection

Pour the batter into two greased and floured 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans. Smooth the tops with a rubber spatula and gently tap the pans on the counter to release any air bubbles. Place the pans into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Enjoy the tantalizing aroma that will soon fill your kitchen.

8

Cool and frost

Once your cakes are baked to perfection, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, gently transfer the cakes to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, it's time to work your frosting magic and adorn your red velvet cakes with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting. Don't be afraid to get creative and add some decorative touches!

9

Serve and impress

Congratulations! You've successfully baked a show-stopping red velvet cake. Slice and serve this masterpiece to your loved ones, friends, and anyone lucky enough to be in the vicinity. Prepare yourself for a chorus of oohs and ahhs as everyone marvels at your baking prowess.