Paula Deen Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Red velvet cake is soft, rich and full of flavor. This Paula Deen red velvet cake recipe is easy to follow at home. It gives a moist cake with a light cocoa taste.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease your cake pans with butter or oil. Add parchment paper for easy removal. This helps the cake come out clean and smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Take a large bowl. Add flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder. Mix well using a whisk. Make sure everything is evenly combined without lumps.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, add oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract and vinegar. Mix until smooth. The color should look bright red and even.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Mix gently with a spatula or mixer. Do not overmix. The batter should be smooth and slightly thick.
Pour into Pans
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Smooth the top using a spatula. This helps the cake bake evenly and look nice.
Bake the Cake
- Place pans in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes. Check with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Let the cakes cool completely.
Make the Frosting
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar slowly. Mix well. Add vanilla extract and beat until creamy and fluffy.
Frost the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread frosting evenly. Add the second layer on top. Cover the whole cake with frosting. Smooth it nicely.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing
- Do not skip vinegar, it helps the texture
- Use gel food color for deeper red shade
- Do not overbake, or cake will dry out
- Chill the cake before cutting for clean slices