Air Fryer Red Velvet Cake
A soft, moist, and delicious red velvet cake made effortlessly in the air fryer! This easy homemade red velvet cake recipe is perfect for when you want a quick dessert without heating up the oven. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, it's the ultimate red velvet dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup buttermilk or substitute with milk and vinegar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vinegar white or apple cider
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prep Your Air Fryer and Cake Pan
- Preheat air fryer to 320°F.
- Grease a 6-inch cake pan with oil or butter.
Mix the Cake Batter
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, egg, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
Air Fry the Cake
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Air fry at 320°F for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
Cool and Make Frosting
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
Frost and Serve
- Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
Pro Tips
- No buttermilk? Mix ½ cup milk with ½ tablespoon vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes.
- Check cake at 25 minutes—every air fryer is different.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to two days or in the fridge for up to five days.