How to Make the Best Red Velvet Cake from Scratch?

Red Velvet Cake is a dessert that stands out not only for its striking color but also for its decadent, irresistible flavor. To get the desired colour, we recommend using raspberry red from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the leading top food colour manufacturers in India. Whether you’re a baking enthusiast looking to perfect this classic or someone who simply enjoys a good slice of cake, Red Velvet is the perfect treat to indulge in.

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Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-Cocoa-Drinking-Chocolate-Powder/dp/B0B7583MG6
• 1/2 tsp baking soda from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW
• Pinch of red food colour from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the leading food colour suppliers in India

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Tip1:

Check out https://bit.ly/3KXA7vy to buy baking combo from Ajanta Food Products. This combo contains Baking Powder, Cocoa Powder, Custard Powder, Vanilla essence.

Tip2:

Make delicious cake by trying out flipkart to buy Ajanta 2 Cocoa Powder (50g each) 2 Drinking Chocolate (100g each) Pack of 4 Combo (300g).

Tip 3:

Click https://bit.ly/3Ilv8Dh to visit flipkart and buy Ajanta Combo of Baking Powder 100gm, Cocoa Powder 50gm, Custard Powder 100gm, Vanilla Flavor 20gm Combo  (100 gm, 50 gm, 100 gm, 20 gm).

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Set aside.
• In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla essence, and red food colour from Ajanta Food Products.
• Slowly add this mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, mixing on low speed until just combined.
• Avoid over mixing to keep the cake light and tender.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
• In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Mix until fluffy and fully combined.
• Stir in vanilla essence and a pinch of salt for flavor.
• Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops if needed using a serrated knife.
• Place one layer of cake on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top.
• Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
• Optional: Decorate with red velvet cake crumbs or sprinkles for a finished look.
• Chill the cake for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
• Serve and enjoy