Red Velvet Cake
With its intense red color, velvety texture, and a light, fluffy white filling, this cake is the result of a chocolate batter made with butter and buttermilk. These ingredients give Red Velvet Cake its distinctive texture and name.
Preheat the oven to <temperature>150<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Cut parchment paper discs to fit <quantity>3</quantity> round baking pans of <quantity>16<unit>cm</unit></quantity> each
Grease the pans with oil and place the paper discs on the bottom
Add <quantity>225<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of whole milk and <quantity>25<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of vinegar to a bowl and stir to combine
Add <quantity>245<unit>g</unit></quantity> of caster sugar and <quantity>115<unit>g</unit></quantity> of room temperature butter to a stand mixer bowl
Beat with the whisk attachment until fluffy and pale yellow
Add <quantity>2</quantity> eggs, one at a time, and whisk to incorporate. Turn off the mixer
Add <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour and <quantity>20<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cocoa powder
Add <quantity>4<unit>g</unit></quantity> of baking powder and <quantity>4<unit>g</unit></quantity> of baking soda
Add a pinch of salt and stir to combine all the ingredients
Add 2 tbsp of the milk and vinegar mixture and <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of red food coloring
Whisk on medium speed until combined
Add the remaining milk and vinegar mixture and whisk to combine
Divide the batter equally into the pans
Place in the oven for 20m until completely baked. Poke the cake with a knife or a tester; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Let the cakes cool down
Add <quantity>340<unit>g</unit></quantity> of powdered sugar to a stand mixer bowl
Add <quantity>170<unit>g</unit></quantity> of room temperature butter
Mix using the whisk attachment to obtain a fluffly cream
Add <quantity>600<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cold cream cheese and whisk until combined. The cream cheese frosting is ready
Run a knife around the edges of the pans and unmold the cakes. Remove the parchment paper
Trim the tops of the cakes to level them
Transfer the Cream Cheese Frosting to a piping bag set with a large tip. Assemble the cake in layers, alternating with a generous portion of the frosting. Put the last layer with the top side facing down
Finish the cake with drops of the cream cheese frosting. The red velvet cake is ready
Impress your friends with your delicious and elegant creation!
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