Red velvet cake is a soft, moist and mildly chocolate-flavored dessert with a beautiful red colour and creamy frosting. To get the desired color, we recommend using pinch of red food color from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the leading food colour manufacturers in Delhi. This easy recipe combines cocoa powder, buttermilk and vanilla to create a tender cake that pairs perfectly with rich cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients for Red Velvet Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-Cocoa-Drinking-Chocolate-Powder/dp/B0B7583MG6

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk

• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW

• Pinch of red food colour from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the best synthetic food colours manufacturers in Delhi

• ½ teaspoon baking soda from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW

• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

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How to Make Red Velvet Cake?

• Preheat the oven to 175°C.

• Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.

• In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.

• In another bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs. Mix until smooth.

• Add buttermilk, vanilla essence and red food colour.

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.

• Add vinegar and gently fold it into the batter.

• Divide the batter between the prepared pans.

• Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

• Allow the cakes to cool completely before adding the frosting.

How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting?

For the frosting, you will need:

• 225 g cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• Few drops of vanilla essence

Steps

• Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.

• Gradually add powdered sugar while continuing to mix.

• Add vanilla essence and beat until the frosting becomes light and smooth.

How to Assemble the Cake?

• Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread an even layer of cream cheese frosting over it.

• Place the second cake layer on top and cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting.

• Decorate with red velvet cake crumbs, chocolate shavings or simple piped frosting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make red velvet cake without buttermilk?

Yes. You can make a simple substitute by adding about 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

Why is vinegar added to red velvet cake?

Vinegar reacts with baking soda and helps create a lighter, softer cake texture. It also complements the slight tanginess of the buttermilk.

How should red velvet cake be stored?

Because cream cheese frosting is perishable, store the finished cake in the refrigerator in an airtight container or cake box. Let it sit briefly at room temperature before serving.