How to Make a Stunning Red Velvet Sheet Cake in Just 7 Steps
This vibrant Red Velvet Sheet Cake comes together effortlessly with a few simple steps. The moist cake paired with a silky cream cheese frosting is perfect for any gathering!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons red food coloring Adjust to desired hue
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12x17-inch sheet pan, lining with parchment paper for easier clean-up.
- Mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture until just combined. Mix in food coloring to desired shade.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake completely before frosting. Mix cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cake. Optionally chill before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add pecans or walnuts for added texture. Store in the refrigerator to keep fresh.