Bloody Red Velvet Cake
A stunning and indulgent twist on a classic red velvet cake, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Red food coloring
- Cream cheese frosting
- Raspberry sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour and cocoa powder.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat the eggs, add buttermilk and red food coloring.
- Merge Wet and Dry: Gradually combine the mixtures, stirring until just mixed.
- Bake it Up: Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool Down: Let the cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Frosting Time: Blend cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Layer & Frost: Layer the cakes and frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Add Raspberry Sauce: Drizzle over the cake or serve on the side.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of frosting and raspberry sauce for a delightful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: red velvet cake, dessert, baking, festive cake