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Valentine’s Heart Red Velvet Cake

Valentine’s Heart Red Velvet Cake Recipe

A soft Valentine’s heart red velvet cake with creamy frosting, perfect for celebrating love with a homemade touch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 to 12 slices
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients separately.
  4. Mix wet into dry until smooth.
  5. Bake 30–35 minutes until set.
  6. Cool completely.
  7. Frost and decorate as desired.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients
  • Do not overmix batter