Red Velvet Desserts: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Luxurious Homemade Treats
Luxurious Red Velvet Desserts featuring tender, velvety cake layers with the perfect balance of cocoa and tang, topped with smooth, rich cream cheese frosting. This classic Southern dessert delivers stunning presentation and unforgettable flavor for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes (plus cooling time)
- Yield: 14 servings (one 9-inch two-layer cake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (Southern)
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Frosting:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch round pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and oil for 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Combine buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar in a small bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to oil mixture in three additions, alternating with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake 28-32 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, 3-4 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar, then beat in vanilla and salt until fluffy.
- Level cake layers if needed. Place one layer on serving plate, spread with frosting, add second layer, apply crumb coat, refrigerate 20 minutes, then frost entire cake.
Notes
- All ingredients must be at room temperature for best results
- Gel food coloring produces more vibrant color with less liquid
- Cake layers can be frozen for up to 3 months
- Let refrigerated cake sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving
- Frosting can be made 5 days ahead and stored refrigerated
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