That sounds absolutely delightful! A Southern Homemade Red Velvet Cake is a classic dessert known for its striking color and delicious taste, often paired with a rich, creamy cheese frosting. If you’re looking to share or recreate this experience, here’s a detailed recipe that captures the essence of a traditional Southern Red Velvet Cake. This recipe focuses on creating a moist, flavorful cake with the perfect balance of cocoa and vanilla, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Southern Homemade Red Velvet Cake Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring (adjust to desired color)
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
- Optional: Chopped pecans for decorating
INSTRUCTIONS:
