Description
This vibrant red velvet birthday cake features bold chocolate flavor, a tender crumb, and creamy strawberry-buttercream frosting. Made with buttermilk and natural cocoa, it’s a festive dessert that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease two 9-inch round pans with non-stick spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper
In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to break up lumps
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, food coloring, and vanilla until completely smooth
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring continuously until just combined
Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Cool completely before assembling and frosting
Notes
Use unbleached flour for better structure
Dark cocoa powder intensifies the flavor
Gel food coloring is recommended for a vibrant red hue
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
For frosting, you can make a simple strawberry buttercream by blending softened butter with fresh strawberry puree and a touch of powdered sugar
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
