Description
Indulge in the velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, vibrant color of this homemade pink velvet cake. Perfectly moist and tender, it’s the ultimate showstopper dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the food coloring until the batter is evenly colored.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, frost the cake with your desired frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
For an extra moist and flavorful cake, you can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt for up to half the buttermilk. You can also add a teaspoon of raspberry or strawberry extract to the batter for a hint of fruit flavor.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American