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    Home » Recipes » Cakes & Cupcakes

    Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    Published on May 19, 2019 - Updated on December 4, 2022 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Patriotic Red Velvet Cake is not only delicious, but is absolutely gorgeous and festive. This one is a must for your next Red, White and Blue party.
     
    Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    This Patriotic Red Velvet Cake is perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th or any other patriotic holiday. And it tastes as good as it looks! We added some of our cream cheese frosting along with some fresh strawberries and blueberries for the Red, White and Blue look.

    Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    🎂 What is Cake Flour

    Cake flour is different than all-purpose flour as it has a much lower protein level. Cakes made with cake flour will have a finer, more tender crumb than those made with all-purpose flour. That being said, in most cases it is possible to substitute cake flour with all-purpose flour unless the cake is extremely tender (ex. angel food cake).

    Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    💭 Cake Flour Substitute

    To use all-purpose flour for 1 cup of cake flour measure out 1 cup all-purpose flour, remove 2 tablespoons of the all-purpose flour and replace it with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk together before using.

    Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    For this recipe, we decided to make the red velvet cake from scratch. If you are in a hurry or just plain lazy, you can substitute that part by making one from a box. This will not affect the final look of this patriotic cake. Props to @livewellbakeoften for the red velvet cake recipe!

    Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    One of my wife’s favorite holidays growing up was the 4th of July. Her family did a big block party and it was almost always about the food. Growing up you don’t always understand or appreciate the effort that goes into something like that.

    💭 Recipe Tip

    While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.

    philadelphia cream cheese

    As adults, we love food, we socialize around food and in this day and age, it’s always about the presentation. This cake can be for a birthday, holiday party or a family bbq, this recipe is super easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of “decorating skills”.

    Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    The bottom line is if you’re heading to a Memorial Day party, a 4th of July or just want to show your patriotism this summer, this is the cake for you. This cake is fluffy and tastes yummy with a hint of cocoa flavor.

    Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    🥛 Buttermilk Substitution

    If you don't have Buttermilk on hand, you can use this trick as a substitute: Add one tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring cup. Add milk and fill to the 1 cup measurement line. Stir the mixture together and let sit for 5 minutes. Since this recipe calls for 1 ⅓ cup you will need to adjust accordingly.

    Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    For more great recipes with Fresh Strawberries, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Easy Strawberry Crisp
    • Strawberry Sauce
    • Strawberry Pound Cake 🍓
    • Cream Cheese Fruit Pie

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Patriotic Red Velvet Cake recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Cake Flour, Cocoa Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, red food coloring, Vanilla Extract, White Vinegar, Buttermilk, Cream Cheese Frosting, Strawberries and Fresh Blueberries.

    🥣 How to make Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 9-inch cake pans well with nonstick cooking spray, line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper, and set aside.
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps of cocoa powder. Set aside.
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the eggs and beat until fully combined. Once fully combined, add the oil, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar and mix until well combined
    Add the dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients and mix. DO NOT OVERMIX THE BATTER.
    Pour the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Tap the pans on the counter 2-3 times to remove any air bubbles from the cake batter.
    Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Carefully remove from the oven and place on a wire rack. Let the cake cool in the pans for 15-20 minutes. Carefully remove the cakes from the cake pans and place them on the wire rack to cool completely.
    Once cakes are completely cooled, use a serrated knife to cut each cake in half horizontally. This will give you 4 cake layers.
    Pipe the cream cheese frosting between each layer to create a 4 layer cake. Frost the top of the cake using your favorite piping tips. Decorate with fresh strawberries and blueberries to your taste.

    If you are looking for more festive cake recipes, make sure you check out my White Cake with Cookie Butter filling. Yummy!

    Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    Patriotic Red Velvet Cake

    This Patriotic Red Velvet Cake is not only delicious, but is absolutely gorgeous and festive. This one is a must for your next Red, White and Blue party.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 32 mins
    Cooling Time 15 mins
    Total Time 57 mins
    Course Cake & Cupcakes, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 401 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl for Mixing
    • 2 Cake Pan (9-inch)

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 ⅔ Cups Cake Flour
    • ¼ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
    • 1 ¾ Cups White Sugar
    • 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
    • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
    • 1 oz Red Food Coloring
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
    • 1 ⅓ Cups Buttermilk, room temperature
    • Cream Cheese Frosting
    • 3 Large Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
    • ½ Cup Fresh Blueberries
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 9-inch cake pans well with nonstick cooking spray, line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper, and set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Then sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps of cocoa powder. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl , cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed for 4-5 minutes. Add the eggs and mix until fully combined. Add the oil, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Mix until well combined
    • Add the dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combine. DO NOT OVER MIX THE BATTER.
    • Poor the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Tap the pans on the counter 2-3 times to remove any air bubbles from the cake batter.
    • Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Carefully remove from the oven and place on a wire rack. Let the cake to cool in the pans for 15-20 minutes. Carefully remove the cakes from the cake pans and place on the wire rack to cool completely.
    • Once cakes are completely cooled, use a serrated knife to cut each cake in half horizontally. This will give you 4 cake layers.
    • Pipe the cream cheese frosting between each layer to create a 4 layer cake. Frost the top of the cake using your favorite piping tips. Decorate with fresh strawberries and blueberries to your taste.

    Notes

    → Make sure your frosting is whipped to stiff peaks and as you pipe the frosting between the layers, refrigerate to keep the next layer from sinking into the frosting. Keep refrigerated once completed until about 10 minutes before serving.
    → If you don't have Buttermilk on hand, you can use this trick as a substitute: Add one tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring cup. Add milk and fill to the 1 cup measurement line. Stir the mixture together and let sit for 5 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 246mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 330IUVitamin C: 4.5mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 0.7mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Nyles

      January 05, 2023 at 1:54 pm

      I love baking, so decided to try this recipe. It was delicious and moist. The cream cheese made it very flavourful.

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