Red Velvet Cake — a Tested Recipe

I have made this cake many times, and it always turns out soft, moist, and incredibly tender.
This Red Velvet Cake recipe is simple and reliable — perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just a cozy dessert with tea or coffee.
The key is not to rush and to follow the proportions. Then the cake turns out perfect every time!
The video recipe is already on my YouTube channel -
https://youtu.be/M0FEfz8gNf8
Red Velvet Cake — a Tested Recipe
I have made this cake many times, and it always turns out soft, moist, and incredibly tender.
This Red Velvet Cake recipe is simple and reliable — perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just a cozy dessert with tea or coffee.
The key is not to rush and to follow the proportions. Then the cake turns out perfect every time!
The video recipe is already on my YouTube channel -
https://youtu.be/M0FEfz8gNf8
Steps
- 1
Mix the kefir (or buttermilk) with the red gel food coloring.
- 2
In a bowl, beat the softened butter with powdered sugar and salt.
- 3
Add vanilla extract and vegetable oil, mix well.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 5
Add lemon juice or white vinegar.
- 6
In a separate bowl, sift and mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
- 7
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix gently.
- 8
Divide the batter into two cake pans about 18 cm (7 inches) in diameter.
- 9
Cover the pans with foil and bake at 170°C (340°F) for about 40–45 minutes.
Bake the first 25 minutes under foil, then remove the foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes. - 10
Let the cakes cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate them for at least 2 hours, wrapping the biscuits in cling film.
- 11
For the cream, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 12
In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until fluffy.
- 13
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- 14
Cut each cake layer in half horizontally — you will have 4 layers in total.
- 15
Assemble the cake by spreading cream between each layer.
- 16
Decorate the top with cake crumbs if desired.
- 17
Enjoy! The video recipe is already on my YouTube channel -
https://youtu.be/M0FEfz8gNf8
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