The perfect cake means it is moist on the inside, with just enough fluffiness and just enough cakey texture. Then it is topped with a lusciously sweet and smooth frosting to finish. If your mouth is watering already, then just wait until you make this simple red velvet cake recipe. So many people talk about what actually is a red velvet cake… So many think its just a chocolate cake dyed red, or a vanilla cake dyed red. To make a red velvet cake is actually blending vanilla and chocolate together for a fusion of these two amazing flavors.
If that sounds amazing to you, then let me let you into the secrets of making such a rich and luscious red velvet cake. From the addition of cake flour, to buttermilk, to the flavors of both vanilla and almond extract, you will find out why this simple red velvet cake recipe will the best one you have ever tried.
Equipment & Ingredients
To make this simple red velvet cake recipe you will need these ingredients:
- All Purpose Flour
- Cake Flour
- White Granulated Sugar
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Buttermilk
- Eggs
- Vegetable Oil
- Vanilla Extract
- Almond Extract
- Warm Water
- Powdered Sugar
- Milk
- Cream Cheese
- Butter
As for the equipment, the list is much shorter! You will just need:
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer
- 2 9 inch round baking pans
- Frosting Spatula/Butter Knife
Isn’t it crazy how simple it is to make this luscious cake?! Take a seat and enjoy a slice of heaven, savoring every bite. Switch up this recipe by doubling it to make a 3-layer cake or altering the colors for a luscious blue velvet cake or whatever color your heart desire.
Let me know how this recipe came out for you in the comments. If you are a cake lover, definitely check out or Carrot Cake Recipe, Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe, or Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe, for some of the moistest cakes your taste buds will ever know! Don’t forget to share this simple red velvet cake recipe with your family and friends.
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