Southern Buttermilk Red Velvet Cake ๐ฐ
Overview:
Don’t let the vibrant crimson hue intimidate you โ this Southern Buttermilk Red Velvet Cake is bursting with delightful flavors, with just a hint of cocoa to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or simply craving a decadent dessert, this cake is sure to steal the spotlight. Plus, it’s perfect for potlucks, kid-friendly gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress with your baking prowess!
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Yield: 1 3-layer, 8-inch cake
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1/4 cup | Cake flour |
| 2 | Salt |
| 2 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 cup | Buttermilk |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 tbsp | White wine vinegar |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 1 cup | Flour |
| 1 cup | Unsalted butter |
| 2 cups | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla |
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Make a paste with the food coloring and cocoa. (Be patient as it takes a few minutes for the cocoa to absorb liquid.)
- Add the paste to the butter/sugar mixture.
- Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Add the dry ingredients to the sugar/butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing well between additions. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the vanilla and vinegar after the last addition of the flour mixture.
- Beat for another minute, then divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting:
- To make the icing, mix flour and milk in a small pan and cook over low heat until thickened, stirring often. This will take about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, cream together the butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until very light and fluffy, about 10 minutes.
- When the flour mixture is cooled, add it to the butter mixture and beat until just mixed.
- Assemble the cake with a thin layer of icing between the layers and cover the top and sides of the cake generously.
Enjoy Your Southern Buttermilk Red Velvet Cake!
Whether you’re indulging in a slice for dessert, sharing it with loved ones during the holidays, or surprising your kids with cupcakes for school, this Southern Buttermilk Red Velvet Cake is sure to be a hit. The rich, buttery frosting complements the moist and flavorful cake perfectly, making every bite a delight. So go ahead, slice into this classic Southern treat and savor the goodness!
