Description
A stunning dessert that combines classic red velvet flavors with a dramatic red drip, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ cup red candy melts or red chocolate
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for drip)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating softened butter and cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, frosting it, and then adding the second layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
- Melt the red candy melts with vegetable oil, let cool slightly, and drizzle over the edges of the frosted cake to create the blood drip effect.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Use an oven thermometer to check the baking temperature.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Consider alternative frostings like buttercream or chocolate ganache for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cake, Blood Drip Cake, Halloween Cake, Dessert Recipe