{"id":9348,"date":"2026-06-24T05:08:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T05:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/?p=9348"},"modified":"2026-06-24T05:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T05:08:49","slug":"red-velvet-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/red-velvet-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Velvet Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This classic\u00a0<strong>Red Velvet Cake<\/strong>\u00a0is so soft and moist with a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. It has a delectable tangy vanilla flavor with hints of cocoa and a light whipped cream cheese frosting, then topped with more cake crumbs. I love this recipe because it is very easy to prepare, and also because it isn&#8217;t oily or mushy like I find a lot of commercial red velvet cakes can be. I use a blend of yogurt and milk instead of buttermilk since buttermilk is not an ingredient that many people have readily in their kitchens, and I also use a very little amount of food coloring paired with natural cocoa to impart the deep red color. If you love red velvet, check out my\u00a0Red Velvet Cookies\u00a0and\u00a0Red Velvet Brownies.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-feast-content-720px-wide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40792\" src=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0703-red-velvet-cake-720x808.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0703-red-velvet-cake-720x808.jpg 720w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0703-red-velvet-cake-360x404.jpg 360w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0703-red-velvet-cake-768x862.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0703-red-velvet-cake-180x202.jpg 180w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0703-red-velvet-cake.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"red velvet cake slice on plate\" width=\"720\" height=\"808\" data-skip-lazy=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"cls-video-container-XwAQwxJY\" class=\"adthrive\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"adthrive-auto-injected-container\" class=\"adthrive-auto-injected-player-container adthrive-collapse-player\">\n<h3 id=\"adthrive-collapse-title\" class=\"adthrive-player-title\">My Latest Videos<\/h3>\n<div class=\"raptive-player-position\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-without-wrapper-text raptive-player-container raptive-player-reset raptive-player-content-playing raptive-player-collapse adthrive-collapse-float adthrive-collapse-bottom-right adthrive-collapse-medium\" role=\"application\" data-player-id=\"bv8qcH1q\" data-name=\"Video_Collapse_Autoplay_SoundOff\" aria-label=\"Raptive Video Player\"><button id=\"adthrive-collapse-close\" class=\"adthrive-video-close adthrive-wrapper-float-close adthrive-top-left-outer adthrive-video-close-float-left\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close video player\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"adthrive-visually-hidden\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-ad-controls raptive-player-muted adthrive-full-width adthrive-player-progress-bar-visible adthrive-player-ad-controls-hidden\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-ad-controls-play\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-ad-controls-volume-container adthrive-player-ad-controls-volume-container-with-bar\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-ad-controls-volume\"><button class=\"adthrive-player-icon adthrive-player-icon-volume\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Unmute\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"adthrive-auto-injected-volume-control\" class=\"adthrive-player-volume-control\"><input tabindex=\"0\" max=\"100\" min=\"0\" step=\"1\" type=\"range\" aria-label=\"Volume\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\" aria-valuenow=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"adthrive-player-icon adthrive-player-icon-fullscreen\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Enter fullscreen\" aria-pressed=\"false\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-progress-bar-container active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"slider\" aria-label=\"Seek\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"201.1333\" aria-valuenow=\"1\" aria-valuetext=\"0:01\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-progress-bar\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-progress-bar-handle\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adthrive-visually-hidden\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">Video Unpaused<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>So easy to make<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; this red velvet cake recipe is so easy with a simple one bowl mixing method.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moist and not mushy<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; one of the reasons I don&#8217;t like commercial red velvet cake is because it is overly moist to the point where it is oily and mushy. This one is soft and plush while also having some structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not oily<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; unlike most recipes that call for 1 cup of oil, my recipe uses just \u2153 cup of oil plus \u2153 cup of butter. That&#8217;s because fat doesn&#8217;t add moisture, it adds tenderness and shortness. More oil won&#8217;t make this cake moist, it will just make it mushy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft and tender<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; the crumb is tender with a soft texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light and airy cream cheese frosting<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; this frosting is SO good! It doesn&#8217;t have butter so it isn&#8217;t heavy. It is more like whipped cream cheese, or a cross between whipped cream and cream cheese frosting. You will love it!<\/li>\n<li><strong>No buttermilk<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>required\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; I know that not everyone has access to buttermilk and also a lot of people don&#8217;t want to purchase a whole liter of buttermilk for one single use, so my recipe uses a substitution that creates the same flavor and effect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-feast-content-720px-wide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40790\" src=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0627-red-velvet-cake-720x1023.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0627-red-velvet-cake-720x1023.jpg 720w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0627-red-velvet-cake-360x512.jpg 360w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0627-red-velvet-cake-768x1091.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0627-red-velvet-cake-1081x1536.jpg 1081w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0627-red-velvet-cake-180x256.jpg 180w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0627-red-velvet-cake.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"top view of sliced red velvet cake with a slice on a plate and fork on the side\" width=\"720\" height=\"1023\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_1_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-1 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-feast-inline-heading-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"what-is-red-velvet-cake\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT IS RED VELVET CAKE?<\/h2>\n<p>Red velvet cake is a tender and moist vanilla cake that has a tangy, slightly fruity flavor from cultured dairy as well as vinegar and a hint of cocoa powder. It has origins in southern USA and is mostly known for its soft, delicate and velvety texture as well as the inclusion of buttermilk. The red color was initially caused by natural (not alkalized) cocoa powder in an acidic batter which created a rusty reddish brown hue in the crumb, but nowadays most red velvet cake recipes include red food coloring for an intense color. A bit of cocoa powder is also what helps create a more delicate and soft texture compared to most standard vanilla cakes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-feast-content-720px-wide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40791\" src=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0641-red-velvet-cake-720x898.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0641-red-velvet-cake-720x898.jpg 720w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0641-red-velvet-cake-360x449.jpg 360w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0641-red-velvet-cake-768x957.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0641-red-velvet-cake-180x224.jpg 180w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0641-red-velvet-cake.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"front view of sliced red velvet cake showing red crumb cross section\" width=\"720\" height=\"898\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-2 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-full-width-slanted\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW DOES RED VELVET CAKE GET ITS RED COLOR?<\/h2>\n<p>Modern red velvet cake recipes get that signature red color from red food dye. In fact most recipes you will find on the internet ask for almost an entire bottle of red food coloring, and as a Food Scientist I can tell you that would be an ILLEGAL amount. It would never be permitted to be sold in stores, so I do not prepare it like that at home. It also imparts a bitter and metallic taste that I do not like. I&#8217;m happy to say that this recipe has just \u00bd teaspoon of food coloring, and that is plenty to give this cake a lovely red hue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-3 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40785\" src=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0453-red-velvet-cake.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0453-red-velvet-cake.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0453-red-velvet-cake-360x244.jpg 360w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0453-red-velvet-cake-720x487.jpg 720w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0453-red-velvet-cake-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0453-red-velvet-cake-180x122.jpg 180w\" alt=\"red velvet cake layer cooling on wire rack\" width=\"1200\" height=\"812\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-feast-inline-heading-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"what-does-red-velvet-cake-taste-like\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT DOES RED VELVET CAKE TASTE LIKE?<\/h2>\n<p>Red velvet cake mostly tastes like a tangy vanilla cake with the tiniest hint of chocolate flavor. It&#8217;s really not a chocolate cake at all and the original purpose of adding cocoa was to add natural coloring, hence the small amount used. Since it relies on natural unalkalized cocoa, the flavor is more fruity than roasted or caramel-like from the cocoa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_4_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-4 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-feast-content-720px-wide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40788\" src=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0550-red-velvet-cake-720x923.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0550-red-velvet-cake-720x923.jpg 720w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0550-red-velvet-cake-360x462.jpg 360w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0550-red-velvet-cake-768x985.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0550-red-velvet-cake-1198x1536.jpg 1198w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0550-red-velvet-cake-180x231.jpg 180w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0550-red-velvet-cake.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"slice of red velvet cake on a plate\" width=\"720\" height=\"923\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_5_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-5 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INGREDIENTS FOR RED VELVET CAKE<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>you can use salted or unsalted butter, but if you choose salted then I recommend reducing the added salt by \u215b tsp.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oil<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; I use a blend of butter and oil to add the flavor of butter while also contributing softness from oil. Oil is a liquid fat that is still liquid at room temperature and even while cold so that the refrigerated cake will still have a soft crumb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Granulated sugar<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>&#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0this recipe uses a simple white granulated sugar. I wouldn&#8217;t recommend reducing the sugar because it will compromise the moist texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; you&#8217;ll need 2 whole eggs for this recipe. Make sure they are large eggs which have an average weight of 57g.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pure vanilla extract<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; vanilla is essential to making red velvet desserts. I like this\u00a0Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla extract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yogurt<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; this is what gives the tanginess like traditional red velvet cake, which uses buttermilk. Buttermilk is an ingredient that I find most people do not carry at home, so I use a combination of plain low fat yogurt and milk to create the same flavor and effect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vinegar\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; it&#8217;s another acid component that characterizes red velvet cake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red gel food coloring<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; it is necessary to create the deeper red color. I do not like using a lot of food dye because it does in fact impart a taste. I only use \u00bd teaspoon of gel coloring for this recipe, which is a lot less than the full bottle required by other recipes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_6_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-6 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-feast-content-720px-wide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41499\" src=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5808-red-velvet-cake-ingredients-720x826.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5808-red-velvet-cake-ingredients-720x826.jpg 720w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5808-red-velvet-cake-ingredients-360x413.jpg 360w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5808-red-velvet-cake-ingredients-768x881.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5808-red-velvet-cake-ingredients-180x206.jpg 180w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5808-red-velvet-cake-ingredients.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"red velvet cake ingredients\" width=\"720\" height=\"826\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_7_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-7 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Salt\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; don&#8217;t leave out the salt! It really elevates all the flavors. It also enhances the cocoa taste and balances the sweetness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All purpose flour<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; regular unbleached all-purpose flour works great for this red velvet cake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cocoa powder\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; I use\u00a0natural cocoa powder\u00a0because that is what you use in traditional red velvet cake. It has a wonderful fruity flavor and lighter rusty reddish brown color. You can still use\u00a0Dutch Process cocoa powder\u00a0if that&#8217;s all you have &#8211; it just means your cake will be a bit darker in color. Make sure you use unsweetened cocoa powder and not cocoa mix.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; this is the main source of moisture in this recipe. I use whole milk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream cheese\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; 1 block of cream cheese is enough for this frosting since it is a light and airy hybrid of cream cheese frosting and whipped cream.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whipping cream<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; you&#8217;ll fold whipped cream into smooth cream cheese to create the lightest and airiest frosting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_8_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-8 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-feast-content-720px-wide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41500\" src=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5824-red-velvet-cake-frosting-ingredients-720x811.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5824-red-velvet-cake-frosting-ingredients-720x811.jpg 720w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5824-red-velvet-cake-frosting-ingredients-360x406.jpg 360w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5824-red-velvet-cake-frosting-ingredients-768x865.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5824-red-velvet-cake-frosting-ingredients-180x203.jpg 180w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5824-red-velvet-cake-frosting-ingredients.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"red velvet cake cream cheese frosting ingredients\" width=\"720\" height=\"811\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_9_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-9 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"cls-video-container-Nu0cfJVg_1\" class=\"adthrive\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" data-video-id=\"Nu0cfJVg\" data-player-type=\"default\">\n<div id=\"adthrive-embedded-stationary-container\" class=\"adthrive-embedded-stationary-player-container\">\n<div class=\"raptive-player-position\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-without-wrapper-text raptive-player-container raptive-player-reset\" role=\"application\" data-player-id=\"RxwuMCL5\" data-name=\"Video_In-Post_ClicktoPlay_SoundOn\" aria-label=\"Raptive Video Player\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-visually-hidden\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-ad-controls adthrive-player-ad-controls-hidden raptive-player-paused\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-ad-controls-play\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-ad-controls-volume-container adthrive-player-ad-controls-volume-container-with-bar\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-player-ad-controls-volume\"><button class=\"adthrive-player-icon adthrive-player-icon-volume\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Mute\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"adthrive-embedded-stationary-volume-control\" class=\"adthrive-player-volume-control\"><input tabindex=\"0\" max=\"100\" min=\"0\" step=\"1\" type=\"range\" aria-label=\"Volume\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\" aria-valuenow=\"50\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"adthrive-player-icon adthrive-player-icon-fullscreen\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Enter fullscreen\" aria-pressed=\"false\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-overlay\"><button class=\"adthrive-player-big-play-button\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Start video playback\">\u25ba<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"adthrive-visually-hidden\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-make-red-velvet-cake\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO MAKE RED VELVET CAKE<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>STEP 1).<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Blend dry ingredients.\u00a0<\/strong>Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder into a large bowl. Add sugar and salt and whisk well to blend evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>STEP 2).<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Blend wet ingredients.\u00a0<\/strong>Combine yogurt, red food coloring and vinegar in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add melted butter, oil, eggs and vanilla and whisk to blend well until very smooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>STEP 3).<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Combine wet and dry ingredients<\/strong>. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients in the other large bowl and pour in the wet mixture. Begin to mix on low speed with an electric hand mixer until most of the flour is absorbed &#8211; it will still look dry at this point. Begin pouring in the warm milk in 3 additions. Slowly pour in one third of the milk while mixing on low. Stop to scrape down the bowl. Continue to pour in the rest of the milk while mixing and stop to scrape down the bowl one more time. Once all of the milk is incorporated, stop mixing and just fold by hand to ensure there are no lumps, but do not over-mix this batter or it can cause tunnelling in the cake crumb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>STEP 4).<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Bake.\u00a0<\/strong>Divide the batter evenly between the pans, tap the pan on the counter 3 times to burst any large air pockets and bake for 23-26 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.<\/li>\n<li><strong>STEP 5).<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Trim the tops.<\/strong>\u00a0Once the cakes are cooled, level the top of the slightly domed cake layers with a serrated knife and reserve the crumbs for decorating later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>STEP 6).<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Make the frosting.\u00a0<\/strong>Combine soft cream cheese with 40g (about \u2153 cup) powdered sugar, vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste in a large bowl and mix with an electric hand mixer until very smooth and there are no lumps remaining. In a medium bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons (20g) powdered sugar and whip on high until firm peaks form. Add one third of the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and mix on low speed until combined (you&#8217;ll add the cream in 3 parts so the frosting is light and fluffy). Add half of the remaining whipped cream and fold it in evenly. Finally fold in the last of the whipped cream until well blended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>STEP 7).<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Assemble the cake.<\/strong>\u00a0Place one of the trimmed cake layers on a serving plate or a turn table and add about1 \u00bd cups of frosting, then spread it out to the edges leaving about \u00bd inch border. Place the other cake layer on top and cover the cake with the remaining frosting. Crumble the trimmings of the cake that you have reserved over the top of the cake to cover the circumference. Let the cake chill for 30 minutes before serving and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_10_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-10 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-feast-content-720px-wide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40784\" src=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0425-red-velvet-cake-720x1080.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0425-red-velvet-cake-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0425-red-velvet-cake-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0425-red-velvet-cake-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0425-red-velvet-cake-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0425-red-velvet-cake-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0425-red-velvet-cake.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"baked red velvet cake in pan on cooling rack\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-feast-content-720px-wide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40786\" src=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0464-red-velvet-cake-720x1080.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0464-red-velvet-cake-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0464-red-velvet-cake-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0464-red-velvet-cake-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0464-red-velvet-cake-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0464-red-velvet-cake-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0464-red-velvet-cake.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"red velvet cake layer with top trimmed off showing crimson crumb\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_11_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-11 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-feast-content-720px-wide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40783\" src=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0740-red-velvet-cake-720x833.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0740-red-velvet-cake-720x833.jpg 720w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0740-red-velvet-cake-360x417.jpg 360w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0740-red-velvet-cake-768x889.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0740-red-velvet-cake-180x208.jpg 180w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0740-red-velvet-cake.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"slice of red velvet cake on a plate with bite and a fork\" width=\"720\" height=\"833\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_12_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-12 adthrive-ad-cls\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-feast-inline-heading-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"how-to-substitute-buttermilk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW TO SUBSTITUTE BUTTERMILK<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of using buttermilk, I have developed this recipe to use yogurt which is more widely available to most people in most countries. In this recipe I use a blend of low fat yogurt and milk to make a substitute for buttermilk. Yogurt and milk are much more accessible and common ingredients in most home kitchens. This way you won&#8217;t need to go out and buy buttermilk specifically for this recipe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"recipe-tips-for-success\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">EXPERT BAKING TIPS<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do not over mix &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0it is really important to mix the batter just until it is homogeneous. Over-mixing will cause it to be less tender and also may cause holes or tunnels in the baked cake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measure the flour correctly &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>incorrect flour measurements are the most common mistakes in baking. If you use too much flour, the cake tends to be drier and more dense, while not enough flour means the cake lacks structure and can collapse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sure the cream cheese is completely softened<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; the only way the frosting will be smooth is if the cream cheese is completely soft. Cold cream cheese will not blend well with the whipped cream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-feast-content-720px-wide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40789\" src=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0602-red-velvet-cake-720x858.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0602-red-velvet-cake-720x858.jpg 720w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0602-red-velvet-cake-360x429.jpg 360w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0602-red-velvet-cake-768x915.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0602-red-velvet-cake-180x215.jpg 180w, https:\/\/scientificallysweet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0602-red-velvet-cake.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"slice of red velvet cake on a plate\" width=\"720\" height=\"858\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_13_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-13 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"CKv4sbKNn5UDFfIYgwMdQaQ7Uw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,22650494681\/AdThrive_Content\/62bc733433de44641d6cdc60_3__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,22650494681\/AdThrive_Content\/62bc733433de44641d6cdc60_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,22650494681\/AdThrive_Content\/62bc733433de44641d6cdc60_3\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"p\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RECIPE FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1767326580315\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What type of cocoa powder to use for red velvet cake?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1767326643343\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What type of vinegar is for red velvet cake?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1767326674855\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the purpose of vinegar in red velvet cake?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STORAGE AND FREEZING<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1731001080931\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I store red velvet cake?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1731001195104\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I freeze red velvet cake?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><em>If you love cake, check out these recipes!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ultimate Moist Chocolate Fudge Cake<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>Lemon Pistachio Cake<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>Sticky Toffee Date Cake<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>Chocolate Mousse Cake<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_14_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-14 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"CMLTrrKNn5UDFUHJhAAdD60jdA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,22650494681\/AdThrive_Content\/62bc733433de44641d6cdc60_4__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,22650494681\/AdThrive_Content\/62bc733433de44641d6cdc60_4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,22650494681\/AdThrive_Content\/62bc733433de44641d6cdc60_4\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"o\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>One Bowl Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>Best Vanilla Cupcake Recipe with Chocolate Fudge Frosting<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>Chocolate Truffle Cake<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>White Chocolate Raspberry Cake<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cake<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-related\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the love of chocolate<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for more recipes that use cocoa or chocolate? Try these:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">21<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a021 ounces granulated Sugar\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">21<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated Sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a03 Tablespoons cocoa powder\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tablespoons<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cocoa powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 teaspoon salt\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 \u00bd teaspoon baking soda\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a03 large eggs room temperature\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This classic\u00a0Red Velvet Cake\u00a0is so soft and moist with a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. 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