Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Cake
• 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp vinegar

For Cream Cheese Frosting
• 225g cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup (115g) butter (softened)
• 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
1. Prepare the pan

• Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
• Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).

2. Make the batter

• Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
• In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
• Add buttermilk, vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

3. Bake

• Pour batter into the loaf pan.
• Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool completely before frosting.

4. Make the frosting

• Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
• Add powdered sugar gradually.
• Mix in vanilla extract.

5. Decorate

• Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled red velvet loaf.
• Sprinkle with red velvet cake crumbs for decoration.
• Slice and serve.

Yield: 1 loaf (about 8–10 slices)
Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days