Description
A tender, moist red velvet snack cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for family gatherings or a sweet pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment for easier removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined — do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 45-60 minutes.
- Once cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top, cut into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
Serve slices at room temperature for best flavor. Cover leftovers with plastic wrap for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg