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Easy Red Velvet Cake Recipe

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Published January 14, 2019 Last Updated October 3, 2019 / By Jessica 26 Comments

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The world’s best easy red velvet cake recipe! Everyone will be asking you for this recipe, a crowd pleaser every time!

This is the best red velvet cake I have ever had. So dang moist and delicious, you'll never make a red velvet box mix again!No lie, this is the best red velvet cake I have ever had. Moist & unbelievably delicious, this easy red velvet cake recipe just can’t be beat. Do you wanna hear the story behind it?

When I was a little girl we lived in Texas for three years. Because we lived away from home and all our family, so our friends basically became our family! We were so blessed to make friends with an amazing family, the Warnicks when we were there!

This is the best red velvet cake I have ever had. So dang moist and delicious, you'll never make a red velvet box mix again!

Every Sunday we got together for dinner. Dinner was always delicious, but the best Sunday dinners were the ones that ended in Marilee’s red velvet cake… the best red velvet cake recipe in the whole world. Typically on my birthday this is the cake I made for myself! Haha. You gotta love being an adult, no?

This is the best red velvet cake I have ever had. So dang moist and delicious, you'll never make a red velvet box mix again!

Is a red velvet cake just a chocolate cake?

Red velvet cake is a variation of chocolate flavored cake, but it isn’t “just” a chocolate cake with added food coloring! Would you like to know why?

What is the difference between chocolate cake and red velvet cake?

Red velvet cake is different from chocolate cake because of a chemical reaction between the vinegar and buttermilk used to make red velvet cakes! Not only does the reaction heighten the red color of the cake, but it makes the cake extra moist, fluffy and light.

Red Velvet Cake Icing

Also, as you can probably tell from the photos, I am big into frosting, haha. When I make this as a double layer cake (two 9 inch round pans instead of a jelly roll pan) then I always make an extra half batch of frosting (so one and a half total) to be sure I have plenty to fill the middle and cover the entire cake!

This is the best red velvet cake I have ever had. So dang moist and delicious, you'll never make a red velvet box mix again!

Easy Red Velvet Cake

Easy Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Easy red velvet cake recipe that is sure to please any crowd! Not only is it easy to throw this red velvet cake together, but it tastes delicious! 
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

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Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 oz red food coloring
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1-1/2 C oil
  • 1-1/2 C sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 C buttermilk
  • 2-1/2 C flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vinegar

For the Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 Cup butter
  • 1 lb powder sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

For the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a glass measuring cup mix food coloring and cocoa, set aside.
  • Mix sugar, oil and egg.
  • Once they are mixed well, add food coloring and vanilla.
  • Pour buttermilk in the glass measuring cup that the food coloring was in.
  • Alternate adding milk and sifted flour and salt and mix well.
  • Fold in soda and vinegar.
  • Pour in greased pan (2- 9" round pans or a jelly roll pan).
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

For the Frosting

  • Mix all ingredients together until well blended and spread evenly over your cake!

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 74mg | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

 

The perfect cake for any special occasion! It is sure to impress the company, ha! I hope you love it as much as I do.. if that’s even possible.

If you are a cake lover you are going to love these other favorite cake recipes! 

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  1. Tara

    December 14, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    5 stars
    Light and delicious, a total winner!

    Reply
  2. Sabrina

    December 14, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    5 stars
    This really is the Best! We were all fighting over the last piece, lol!

    Reply
  3. Natasha Kravchuk

    December 14, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    5 stars
    Beautifully moist and absolutely the fluffiest red velvet cake… and that frosting is incredible!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      December 14, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      Oh my gosh you are so nice!! Thank you Natasha!

      Reply
  4. Mallory Lanz

    December 14, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    i love red velvet cake this time of year. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      December 14, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      It’s my favorite time of year for it too- and Valentine’s Day! Thanks friend!

      Reply
  5. lauren

    December 14, 2018 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    This is so fun and festive!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      December 14, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. NEllIe

    November 16, 2018 at 12:35 am

    5 stars
    ThIs reCipe is perfect. I’ve made it many times and pe loVe it.

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Kim

    April 17, 2018 at 12:32 am

    5 stars
    Best red velvet ive ever had!

    Reply
  8. Liz

    April 13, 2018 at 11:34 am

    5 stars
    my new go-to red velvet cake recipe!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 13, 2018 at 11:51 am

      Yay! It really is so yummy!

      Reply
  9. Jeff Nolte

    April 12, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious! Can you tell me what the red crumbles are on the top edge and sides? I like that look.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 12, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      It is just extra crumbs from the cake all crumbled up!! So easy and so fun! Thanks so much, I hope you love it :)

      Reply
  10. Susan Locklear

    November 07, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    I forgot this question, can u add nuts I guess pecans to frosting?

    Reply
    • Sarah + Jessica

      November 07, 2017 at 3:21 pm

      Yes you absolutely can! Yum!

      Reply
  11. Sanchia Rodrigues

    July 21, 2017 at 6:43 am

    Is it 1 and a half cups of oil or 1 x half a cup of oil. Same thing for the sugar and the flour?

    Reply
  12. Yaoi Potato

    June 19, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    Can I steam this instead of baking?

    Reply
    • Sarah + Jessica

      June 19, 2017 at 8:44 pm

      I’m not sure, I’ve never tried it! I’m so sorry!

      Reply
      • Yaoi Potato

        June 19, 2017 at 9:18 pm

        Oh well, thanks anyways!

      • Sarah + Jessica

        June 20, 2017 at 9:46 am

        Any time! Good luck!

  13. Robin Brooke Shepherd

    January 08, 2017 at 10:46 am

    Do you use all purpose or self-rising flour?

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      January 08, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      All purpose!

      Reply
  14. Chaffin Boyd

    November 15, 2016 at 6:31 am

    Have you ever tried making cupcakes with this recipe?? If so, how many does it make?

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      November 15, 2016 at 8:55 am

      I haven’t but I’m sure they’d be delicious! Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  15. Sydney Andersen

    February 02, 2015 at 9:14 am

    This looks amazing! I have been on a red velvet kick lately and can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply

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