Best 8 Red Velvet Ingredients Recipes

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Welcome to the world of red velvet, a culinary delight that has captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts for generations. This scarlet-hued cake, with its velvety texture and slightly tangy flavor, is a true masterpiece that can transform any occasion into a celebration. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting your journey in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect red velvet culinary masterpiece. We will explore the essential ingredients and techniques required to achieve that iconic red color, moist crumb, and unforgettable flavor. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a delicious adventure as we unravel the secrets of the best red velvet recipe.

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RED VELVET CAKE



Red Velvet Cake image

Recipe VIDEO above. The classic, iconic Red Velvet Cake! The sponge is soft and velvety, true to it's name, with a buttery flavour, moist with a hint of chocolate, vanilla and tang from buttermilk. MEASURES: Don't switch between weights/ml and cups in the recipe, read note 11. UK: Please read notes 7 and 9. After Red Velvet Cupcakes? Here's the recipe!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Sweet Baking

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 2/3 cups (400 g) plain cake flour ((Note 1))
2 tbsp (10 g) cocoa powder (, unsweetened)
1 tsp (5 g) baking soda / bi-carb soda (, NOT baking powder (Note 2))
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter (, softened (1 US stick))
1 1/2 cups (330 g) caster / superfine white sugar ((Note 3a))
2 eggs (, at room temperature (around 2 oz / 60g each))
1 cup (250ml) vegetable oil
1 tsp white vinegar
2 tsp vanilla extract ((or essence))
1 cup (250 ml) buttermilk (, at room temperature (Note 4))
2 1/2 tbsp red food colouring liquid ((UK: use Gel, Note 7))
14 oz (400 g) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, block (, softened but not too soft (UK see Note 9))
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter (, softened (but not too soft))
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups (450 g) soft icing sugar / powdered sugar (sifted (Note 3b))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F (all oven types). Butter 2 x 21cm / 8" round cake pans (sides and base) and dust with cocoa powder.
  • Sift the Dry Ingredients and whisk to combine in a bowl.
  • Place butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with electric beater or in stand mixer until smooth and well combined (use paddle attachment if using stand mixer).
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating in between to combine. At first it will look curdle - keep beating until it's smooth.
  • Add vegetable oil, vinegar, vanilla, buttermilk and red food colouring. Beat until combined and smooth (Note 5).
  • Add Dry Ingredients. Beat until just combined - some small lumps is ok, that's better than over mixing.
  • Divide batter between cake pans. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes on the same shelf, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. (Note 6)
  • Rest for 10 minutes in the pan then turn out onto a cooling rack and allow to cool.

SOUTHERN RED VELVET CAKE



Southern Red Velvet Cake image

Bake a classic Southern Red Velvet Cake recipe from Food Network that's slathered in cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with crushed pecans.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield about 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Vegetable oil for the pans
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring (1 ounce)
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Crushed pecans, for garnish
1 pound cream cheese, softened
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup), softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil and flour three 9 by 1 1/2-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In another large bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
  • Using a standing mixer, mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and a smooth batter is formed.
  • Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Place the pans in the oven evenly spaced apart. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through the cooking, until the cake pulls away from the side of the pans, and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cakes from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen them from the sides of the pans. One at a time, invert the cakes onto a plate and then re-invert them onto a cooling rack, rounded-sides up. Let cool completely.
  • Frost the cake. Place 1 layer, rounded-side down, in the middle of a rotating cake stand. Using a palette knife or offset spatula spread some of the Cream Cheese Frosting over the top of the cake. (Spread enough frosting to make a 1/4 to 1/2-inch layer.) Carefully set another layer on top, rounded-side down, and repeat. Top with the remaining layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Sprinkle the top with the pecans.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a hand-held electric mixer in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and butter on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed to high, and mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. (Occasionally turn the mixer off, and scrape the down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.)
  • Reduce the speed of the mixer to low. Add the vanilla, raise the speed to high and mix briefly until fluffy (scrape down the bowl occasionally). Store in the refrigerator until somewhat stiff, before using. May be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.

CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE



Classic Red Velvet Cake image

The "red" makes sense, but what about the "velvet" in Red Velvet Cake's iconic name? Food historians say it was a common description during the Victorian era when the term described cakes that had an especially soft and "velvety" crumb. From the color to the crumb, this homemade Red Velvet Cake is a dessert classic. If you prefer cupcakes over cakes, our Classic Red Velvet Cake recipe works perfectly for that - check out our "Expert Tips" section for guidance.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bottle (1 oz) red food color
2 eggs
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms and sides of 3 (8- or 9-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium saucepan, mix 1/2 cup flour and 1 1/2 cups milk with whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until mixture is very thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour mixture by tablespoonfuls; beat on high speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Fill and frost cake, using 1 cup frosting between layers. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 800, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 10 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 52 g, TransFat 1 g

THE BEST RED VELVET CAKE RECIPE. EASY. MOIST. HOMEMADE



The BEST Red Velvet Cake Recipe. Easy. Moist. Homemade image

Easy, moist red velvet cake recipe full of Southern charm with a secret ingredient! Frosted with Cream Cheese frosting

Provided by Divas Can Cook

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons unsweetened (cocoa powder)
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil or canola
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-2 oz. red food coloring (more or less depending on how deep you want the color)
1/2 cup plain hot coffee (prepared (don't skip this ingredient))
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
Real Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Generously grease and flour (2) 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar and vegetable oil.
  • Mix in the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and red food coloring until combined.
  • Stir in the coffee and white vinegar.
  • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients a little at a time, mixing after each addition, just until combined. (Batter will be thin)
  • Pour the batter evenly into each pan.
  • Bake in the middle rack for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging to it. Do not overbake as the cake will continue to cook as it cools.
  • Let pans cool on a cooling rack until the pans are warm to the touch.
  • Slide a knife or offset spatula around the inside of the pans to loosen the cake from the pan.
  • Gently remove the cakes from the pan and let them finish cooling. (The warm cake will be very delicate)
  • Frost the cake with cream cheese frosting when the cakes have cooled completely.

RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Recipe video above. What's so special about Red Velvet Cupcakes, anyway? It's the crumb. True to its name, it's "velvety" and soft, with a hint of vanilla and chocolate flavour, not to mention the striking vibrant red colour! Frosted with fluffy cream cheese frosting, this is a cupcake that likes to steal the lime light. And we happily let it!Adapted from my Red Velvet Cake recipe, a long standing reader favourite!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Cupcakes     Sweet Baking

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/3 cups cake flour ((sub plain / all purpose flour, Note 1))
1 tbsp cocoa powder (, unsweetened (Note 2))
1 1/2 tsp baking powder ((not baking soda, Note 3))
Pinch of salt
60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter (, softened (Note 4))
2/3 cup caster sugar (superfine sugar)
2 large eggs (, at room temperature (Note 5))
1/3 cup vegetable oil ((or canola))
1/2 cup buttermilk (, at room temperature (Note 6))
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp white vinegar ((Note 7))
1 tbsp red food colouring ((yes, 1 whole tablespoon!))
1/3 cup unsalted butter (, softened (Note 4))
170g / 6oz Philadelphia block cream cheese (, softened (Note 8))
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups soft icing sugar mixture (powdered sugar) (, sifted (Note 9))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan). Line a standard 12 hole muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Sift Dry ingredients together into a bowl.
  • Cream butter: Put the butter in a separate bowl and beat on speed 2 for 1 minute with an electric mixer or stand mixer (paddle attachment).
  • Cream sugar: Add sugar then beat for a further 2 minutes, same speed, until the butter is very pale yellow, almost white.
  • Beat in eggs: Add the eggs one at a time beating for 30 seconds on speed 1 after each addition.
  • Add remaining Wet ingredients: Add oil, buttermilk, vanilla and red food colouring then beat on Speed 1 until incorporated and the batter is smooth.
  • Beat in flour: Sprinkle the Dry ingredients across the surface and mix on Speed 1 for just 20 seconds. Scrape down sides of the bowl, then mix again for 10 seconds. The batter should now be smooth - few small lumps is ok. Do not keep beating - overworks batter = cupcakes not as soft!
  • Fill pan: Divide the batter between the 12 cupcake liners - it should fill 3/4 of the way, but it depends on the size of the cupcake liners you use.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the middle cupcake comes out clean.
  • Cool: Immediately remove cupcakes onto a wire rack. Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
  • Cream butter: Place butter in a bowl and beat for 1 minute until it's smooth and starts to become paler in colour - speed 6 on stand mixer, speed 9 for electric beater.
  • Cream cream cheese: Add cream cheese then beat for a further 1 minute on the same speed until smooth.
  • Add icing sugar: Add icing sugar in 4 batches, beating in between until incorporated, starting on speed 1 so you don't get a dust storm in your face!
  • Beat until fluffy: Add vanilla and salt, then beat for 2 minutes until fluffy - speed 6 with stand mixer, speed 9 with electric beater. It should be creamy but still hold its shape in a peak (see video). If it's too sloppy, place in fridge for 30 minutes, then beat again.
  • Pipe: Transfer into piping bag with desired piping tip. Pipe onto cupcakes - makes enough to generously frost 12 cupcakes as pictured in post.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 93 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 37 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RED VELVET CAKE



Red Velvet Cake image

A family favorite--great for the Christmas holiday.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa
4 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.
  • Beat shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar until very light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well.
  • Make a paste of cocoa and red food coloring; add to creamed mixture. Mix salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and buttermilk together. Add the flour to the batter, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Mix soda and vinegar and gently fold into cake batter. Don't beat or stir the batter after this point.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cakes completely on wire rack.
  • To Make Icing: Cook 5 tablespoons flour and milk over low heat till thick, stirring constantly. Let cool completely! While mixture is cooling, beat 1 cup sugar, butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until light and fluffy. Add cooled flour mixture and beat until frosting is a good spreading consistency. Frost cake layers when completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 502.5 mg, Sugar 43.8 g

RED VELVET CAKE



Red Velvet Cake image

This is my favorite Red Velvet Cake recipe! This cake is incredibly soft, moist, buttery, and topped with an easy cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Danielle

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 and 2/3 cups (295 grams) cake flour ((spooned & leveled))
1/4 cup (22 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
1 and 3/4 cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1/2 cup (120 ml) canola or vegetable oil
1 (1-ounce) bottle liquid red food color
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 and 1/3 cups (320 ml) buttermilk (room temperature)
12 ounces brick-style cream cheese (softened)
3/4 cup (175 grams) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray two 9-inch cake pans well with nonstick cooking spray, line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Then sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps of cocoa powder. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed for 4-5 minutes. Add the eggs and mix until fully combined, then mix in the oil, red food color, vanilla extract, and vinegar stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Make sure to mix each addition until just combined and be careful not to over mix the batter.
  • Evenly distribute the cake batter between the two prepared cake pans and spread the batter around into one even layer. Tap the pans on the counter 2-3 times to remove any air bubbles from the cakes.
  • Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Carefully remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool in the pans for 15-20 minutes. Then, carefully remove the cakes from the cake pans and place on the wire rack to cool completely.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the butter and mix for about 30 seconds-1 minute until well combined and smooth.
  • Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Level the tops of each cake with a knife or cake leveler. Place one of the cake layers on a cake stand or plate, top with a layer of frosting, and smooth it out into one even layer. Place the second layer on top, then use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.

RED VELVET BIRTHDAY CAKE



Red Velvet Birthday Cake image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 5h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pans
2 1/2 cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (10 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick; 113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup (110 grams) unrefined coconut oil, at room temperature
2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tablespoons (30 grams) red food coloring
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 cup buttermilk
Frosting, recipe follows
Chopped and toasted pistachios (or other nuts) for decorating, optional
Sprinkles for decorating, optional
Red icing gel, optional
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
A good pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease two 8-inch cake pans with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, coconut oil and granulated sugar. Cream together on medium speed, scraping the bottom and sides with a rubber spatula as needed, until pale and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. With the mixer running, add the eggs, one at a time, beating each until fully incorporated. Add the food coloring, vanilla and vinegar and mix to combine. Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk in 2 to 3 alternating additions and beat until just combined. Divide the batter between the cake pans, spreading it out evenly.
  • Bake until the sides of the cakes start to pull away from the pans and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes in the pans, then invert onto racks and let cool completely.
  • Trim the top of each cake layer to make a flat surface. Place the bottom cake layer on a turntable or something easy to rotate. Dollop about a third of the Frosting on the cake layer and spread with an offset spatula in an even layer to the edge. Top with the second cake layer, cut-side down. Frost the sides and top, then decorate with chopped pistachios or sprinkles as desired. Use icing gel to write "Happy Birthday," if desired.
  • Cream together the butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, salt and vanilla and whip, scraping down the sides as necessary, until combined, light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make all the difference in the taste of your red velvet cake. Look for ingredients that are in season and at their peak of flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Let the batter rest before baking: Letting the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before baking will help the flavors to develop and the cake to rise properly.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking red velvet cake is 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). If the oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and may be undercooked in the center. If the oven is too cool, the cake will take too long to bake and may be dry.
  • Don't overbake the cake: Red velvet cake is done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: Frosting the cake while it is still warm will cause the frosting to melt and slide off.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting: Cream cheese frosting is the classic frosting for red velvet cake, and for good reason. It is rich, creamy, and perfectly complements the red velvet cake.

Conclusion:

Red velvet cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a moist, flavorful cake with a striking red color. With a little planning and effort, you can make a red velvet cake that will impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Start baking!

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