Red Velvet Celebration Cake — Velvety cocoa layers with tangy cream-cheese frosting.
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook Or Set
- 30 min + cool
Ingredients for Red Velvet Celebration Cake
- 2 1/2 cups (315 g) flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp red gel color
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese frosting
How to Make Red Velvet Celebration Cake
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch pans.
- Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl whisk sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, color, and vanilla.
- Fold wet into dry just until smooth. Divide and bake 26-30 minutes.
- Cool completely, level if needed, and fill with frosting.
- Apply a thin crumb coat, chill, then finish with a smooth final coat.
Cinema Finish
Decorate with a narrow crown of red velvet crumbs, leaving the sides pristine.
Source: 50 Luxury Desserts, pages 18