Q: <strong>Does this cake need to be refrigerated?</strong>

Yes, because of the cream cheese frosting, this cake needs to be refrigerated . However, for the best flavor and texture, it is best to remove the cake from the refrigerator a couple of hours before serving. This allows time for the cake to warm and soften.

Q: <strong>Can Red Coloring Gel be used in Red Velvet Cake?</strong>

Yes! Although our recipe calls for red liquid coloring , you can use coloring gel if you would rather. If you are using a highly concentrated coloring gel (like Americolor brand for instance), you will likely not need as much as we used. Just add it bit by bit as you mix the ingredients until you reach the desired color.

Question 1

Does this cake need to be refrigerated?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because of the cream cheese frosting, this cake needs to be refrigerated. However, for the best flavor and texture, it is best to remove the cake from the refrigerator a couple of hours before serving. This allows time for the cake to warm and soften.

Question 2

Can the cake layers be frozen?

Accepted Answer

Yes, just as with most of our cake recipes (from our carrot cake recipe to lemon cake, orange cake, and more), these layers freeze beautifully.

After baking, cool the cake layers until slightly warm or room temperature. Then, wrap the cake layers in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. The layers will stay fresh in the freezer for up to three months.

Question 3

What do Buttermilk and Vinegar do for Red Velvet Cake?

Accepted Answer

Both buttermilk and vinegar add a boost of acidity to the cake batter that softens the strands of gluten. The result is a very tender, soft cake.

Historically, the earliest versions of red velvet cake included a splash of vinegar, which when combined with non-dutch processed cocoa, resulted in a reddish hue. Buttermilk later gained popularity in red velvet cakes not only for their acidic qualities, but also for the slight tanginess that they add.

We've used buttermilk in many of our favorite cake recipes, from our vanilla buttermilk cake to pineapple cake, white velvet cake, and more.

Question 4

Can Red Coloring Gel be used in Red Velvet Cake?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Although our recipe calls for red liquid coloring, you can use coloring gel if you would rather.

If you are using a highly concentrated coloring gel (like Americolor brand for instance), you will likely not need as much as we used. Just add it bit by bit as you mix the ingredients until you reach the desired color.

Question 5

What other Red Velvet Cake Recipes do you have?

Accepted Answer

We've added several Red Velvet Cake recipes to the site over the years! We have a scratch Red Velvet Cake (which calls for sour cream rather than buttermilk), Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake, Red Velvet Pound Cake, and a doctored Red Velvet Cake Mix recipe!

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