Cooklist AI

Velvety Red Bliss Cake

Name: Velvety Red Bliss Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon canola oil for greasing the pans; 1.5 cups granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon red liquid food coloring; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 cups cream cheese, softened

Enjoy the lavish indulgence of our Velvety Red Bliss Cake, which boasts of airy and moist layers smothered in a decadent cream cheese frosting. This impressive dessert, with its stunning crimson hue and creamy frosting, is sure to be the star of any celebration. Decorated with reserved cake crumbs, ...



1 hr 20 min

TOTAL TIME

701

CALORIES

$1.42

PER SERVING

Ingredients

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

12 SERVINGS

1 cup unsalted butter

at room temperature

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

3 cups powdered sugar

2 cups cream cheese

softened

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

1 tbsp canola oil

for greasing the pans

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 tsp red liquid food coloring

Directions

START WITH

40 min

PREP TIME

40 min

COOK TIME

1 hr 20 min

TOTAL TIME

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and use canola oil to lightly grease two 8-inch cake pans. Line the pans with parchment paper for easy removal.

In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and unsweetened cocoa powder. Use a whisk to blend the dry ingredients.

In another large bowl, put eggs, buttermilk, vinegar, pure vanilla extract and red food coloring. Whisk this wet mixture until it is uniformly combined.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, constantly whisking to ensure there are no lumps. Blend until the ingredients are just combined and the batter is smooth.

Pour the batter equally into the prepared pans. Bake them in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

After removing the cakes from the oven, let them cool in the pans for about 20 minutes. Turn out the cakes onto a cooling rack and peel off the parchment paper. Let them cool completely.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

While the cakes are cooling, start making the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until it becomes creamy and smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until you achieve a smooth and fluffy frosting.

ASSEMBLE AND FROST

Place one cake layer onto a cake stand. Spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting on it, then place the second layer on top of the frosting.

Cover the whole cake with the remaining frosting. Optionally, you can crumble a small piece of cake and sprinkle these crumbs on top of the frosting for garnish.

Refrigerate the cake for a minimum of 2 hours prior to serving. This helps the frosting set and makes the cake easier to slice.

Health Info

Macros

97g

CARBS

32g

FAT

PROTEIN

Allowed on these diets

LACTOSE FREE

VEGETARIAN

Contains these allergens