Description
A rich red velvet cake layered with tangy strawberry glaze and creamy cream cheese frosting. Moist cocoa-infused layers, fresh strawberries, and smooth textures make every bite a celebration of flavor.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp red food coloring
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl
Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth
Stir in vinegar and red food coloring until fully incorporated
Pour batter into two greased 8-inch round cake pans
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely
In a saucepan, combine strawberries, ¼ cup sugar, and lemon juice; simmer until soft
Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened; cool completely
Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla
Assemble cake layers with frosting between them
Spread strawberry glaze on top layer
Garnish with fresh strawberries
Notes
Use fully ripe strawberries for best flavor
Glaze can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Featured
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg