{"id":18427,"date":"2023-01-25T20:50:53","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T01:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/?p=18427"},"modified":"2019-01-28T09:32:53","modified_gmt":"2019-01-28T15:32:53","slug":"the-best-red-velvet-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/the-best-red-velvet-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"The BEST Red Velvet Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"

This recipe for classic red velvet cake is made completely from scratch and features a tangy cream cheese frosting. Make this cake for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and birthdays! <\/i><\/p>\n

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If you’ve been making red velvet cake from a box until now, wait until you try the from scratch version. Only then will you understand why “velvet” is in the recipe name! <\/p>\n

You see, it’s called “red velvet” both because of the cake’s signature crimson color, but also because of its velvety texture. The combination of natural cocoa powder, vinegar, and buttermilk in the batter creates a unique texture that no other cake has. <\/p>\n

This crowd favorite cake might be bolder in appearance than your average layer cake, but it’s incredibly easy to prepare and requires no special ingredients or complicated prep work.<\/p>\n

Enjoy this homemade red velvet cake any time of year \u2014 Valentine’s Day is the obvious choice, but this also makes a wonderful Christmas, birthday, or “just because” cake!<\/p>\n

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What Flavor Is Red Velvet Cake? <\/h2>\n

Red velvet cake isn’t just a prettier version of chocolate cake. Yes, there’s cocoa powder in the batter, but the overall flavor profile isn’t chocolatey. <\/p>\n

If a cake is labeled as “red velvet,” that means it will have a mild cocoa flavor, but will also taste buttery and have vanilla undertones. The cake itself is also lightly tangy, which is complemented nicely by the cream cheese frosting. <\/p>\n

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Ingredients for This Recipe <\/h2>\n

The trick to achieving the signature color and texture of a red velvet cake is to use the right ingredients. A detailed ingredient list can be found in the recipe card below, but let’s quickly review the main things you’ll need to make this recipe: <\/p>\n