Red Velvet Valentines Day Cake
A strikingly beautiful and delicious Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting that embodies love and celebration, perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease two nine-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Mixing Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, combine vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk these ingredients together until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
- Gradually incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Stir in hot brewed coffee until the batter is smooth.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling & Frosting
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Once cooled, spread frosting on top of the first cake layer, placing the second layer on top and frosting the sides.
- Garnish with red sprinkles or fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing. Sift dry ingredients to prevent clumping. For color, adjust food coloring based on preference. Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.