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Red Velvet Cake

Recipe by Fatima Chehab on InstagramAdded 12 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A soft, fluffy red velvet cake with a subtle cocoa flavor and a hint of coffee. The bright red batter is easy to mix and yields a tender crumb that's perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day.

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Method

  1. Whisk the cocoa powder, sugar, egg, buttermilk and red food coloring together in a glass bowl.

  2. Add the hot coffee to the red mixture and whisk until smooth.

  3. Gradually add any remaining dry ingredients (as shown) into the bowl while whisking.

  4. Pour the combined batter into a round metal baking pan.

Tips while you cook

Add dry ingredients gradually
Gradually whisk the remaining dry ingredients into the bowl as instructed.
Incorporate hot coffee after mixing
Add the hot coffee to the red mixture and whisk until smooth before adding dry ingredients.
Use the specified pan
Pour the batter into a round metal baking pan as the recipe directs.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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