How to Make the Perfect Red Velvet Cake from Scratch | Get That Vibrant Red Color Every Time!
Want to bake a show-stopping red velvet cake with that iconic, vibrant red color? 🎂 In this video, I’m sharing my ultimate recipe for making a delicious red velvet cake from scratch! Whether it’s for a special occasion, holiday celebration, or just because—you’ll love how easy it is to create this classic dessert at home.
I’ll guide you through each step, from mixing the batter to achieving that perfect shade of red. You’ll learn the secrets to getting your cake’s color just right using ingredients you already have in your kitchen. Plus, I’ll share tips on how to make the cake extra moist and fluffy, with a rich cream cheese frosting that’s simply irresistible.
What You’ll Learn:
– How to get the perfect red color for your red velvet cake
– The best ingredients to use for a moist and tender cake
– Step-by-step instructions for making a classic cream cheese frosting
The Batter
2 & 1/2 cups of All purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cocoa
2 eggs
1 & 1/2 cups of sugar
1 cup of butter milk
1 & 1/2 cups of canola oil
1 oz red food coloring
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp vanilla
Frosting
8 oz pk cream cheese
1 stick butter
4 cups of confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons whipping cream or milk
1 tsp vanilla
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18 Comments
What’s another sweet cream to use or what’s the exact creamer you use if you don’t mind please?😊
Are you using apple cider vinegar?
I like how the cake came out I need the recipe to this cake I make them but it not that real bright red but it very moist to but I need to do it this way thank you
Are you using room temperature wet ingredients?
Never tried to make it w/o butter
OMG😮😮 it works perfectly..no more brown red velvet… Thank you for sharing your recipe ❤❤
Thanks 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
That is a gorgeous vibrant red velvet cake. This is what I was looking for I’m a color person and this cake is on point.🔥❤️
Can you do this with a bunt cake ?
Will 2 and a half cups of flour make this high cake or is this a double batch thanks this cake looks good thanks for sharing ❤
Great video, voiceover, and editing!
Im going to try to make this for my sons bday and add nuts. Would cake flour make it a softer cake?
Hi
Crystal
Made this cake without the Coco, I substituted Lemon extract…..OMG
10 Stars, Honettttttie ❤❤❤
Thanks
Can too much cocoa make it a dark red? I think thats what made my cake dark red. Another recipe called for 2 teaspoon of cocoa, and you used one!
Did you use vanilla extract?
Yummmy
I followed ur recipe to the T and my whole family loved it.. it definitely was the best homemade red velvet cake I've had in a looooooong time.. thank you❤❤❤
No coffee?