Air Fryer Red Velvet Cake — Moist, Velvety, Perfect Every Time
A soft, moist, vibrant Air Fryer Red Velvet Cake made with cocoa, buttermilk, red gel coloring, and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Easy, fast, and perfect for beginners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
Cream cheese frosting (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 5 minutes.
2. Grease a 6-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
3. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, oil, vanilla, vinegar, and red coloring.
5. Pour wet ingredients into dry and whisk gently until smooth.
6. Transfer batter into the prepared cake pan.
7. Place the pan inside the air fryer basket.
8. Bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then move to a rack.
10. Frost with cream cheese frosting once fully cooled.
Notes
Cover the top with foil if it browns too quickly.
Use gel food coloring for a rich red tone.
Do not overmix or the cake may lose its velvety texture.
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