Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A vibrant red cake with a subtle cocoa flavor and a rich, creamy cheese frosting.
70 min
Medium
Americana
10 servings
The story behind
Red Velvet cake is a baking classic known for its dramatic color and velvety texture. The image showcases a multi-layer version: deep red sponge layers and a thick central layer of white frosting. The top is decorated with cream cheese frosting swirls, dark chocolate chunks, and sprinkled cake crumbs.
Instructions
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1Cream the butter and sugar, then add eggs and the red coloring.
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2Sift dry ingredients and add them alternating with the buttermilk.
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3Bake in two circular pans at 180°C (350°F). Let cool completely.
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4Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar and butter.
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5Assemble the cake with a thick layer of frosting in the middle and decorate the top with swirls and chocolate as seen in the image.
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