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Decadent Red Velvet

Discover the magic of a Decadent Red Velvet Cake with rich chocolate flavor balanced by tangy buttermilk and creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion from birthdays to Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 125 grams Butter
  • 275 grams Sugar
  • 2 units Eggs
  • 280 grams Pastry flour or sifted common flour
  • 15 grams Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 240 grams Buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp Red food coloring
  • 1 tsp White vinegar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Cake mold
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 170 ºC (340 ºF).
  2. Sift and combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk with the red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
  4. Beat the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs, one by one, beating well after each addition.
  6. Alternately add the dry and wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  7. Pour the batter into a previously greased mold and tap it gently on the countertop.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes, then remove it from the mold and let it cool completely for at least 45 minutes.
  10. When the cake is completely cool, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight.
  11. To make the frosting, beat 50 grams of room temperature butter with 300 grams of icing sugar, then add 125 grams of cold cream cheese and beat until creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!
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