Description
Juneteenth red velvet cake is a vibrant dessert that beautifully honors heritage and community. This rich, moist cake features a delightful blend of chocolate flavor and a striking red hue, layered with creamy, tangy frosting. Perfect for Juneteenth celebrations or any festive occasion, this recipe brings family and friends together over a delicious slice of history.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg