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Pressure Cooker Red Velvet Cake You'll Actually Love

This moist and fluffy red velvet cake made in a pressure cooker delivers rich cocoa flavor and classic tang, while saving time with tender results you'll love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Cake & Frosting Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain hot coffee or boiling water
  • ¼ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup fresh vegetable oil
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 teaspoons red gel food coloring plus more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted

Instructions
 

Cake Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans or line with parchment.
  • Whisk hot coffee and cocoa powder until smooth. Let cool.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, and melted butter until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  • Stir in vanilla and vinegar. Add cooled cocoa mixture and mix fully.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to wet bowl. Start and end with dry. Add red food coloring and mix thoroughly.
  • Divide batter between pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake 28–32 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
  • For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add vanilla, then gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
  • Assemble layers with frosting between and all around. Chill if needed before slicing.

Notes

Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the fridge. For long-term, freeze slices individually wrapped. Thaw at room temp for best texture.