Why This Recipe Works:
Heart Shaped Red Velvet Cake is a delightful combination of a tender, moist cake with a hint of cocoa and a tangy, creamy frosting. The heart shape adds a special touch, making it perfect for any romantic occasion.
Ingredients:
Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish (optional):
- Red velvet crumbs
- Fresh berries
- Decorative sprinkles
Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch heart-shaped cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and well combined.
Bake the Cakes:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Keep the frosting refrigerated until ready to use.
Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one heart-shaped layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Garnish (optional):
- Garnish the cake with red velvet crumbs, fresh berries, and decorative sprinkles if desired.
Notes:
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- You can adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve the desired shade of red.
Heart Shaped Red Velvet Cake
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minutesIngredients
Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish (optional):
Red velvet crumbs
Fresh berries
Decorative sprinkles
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch heart-shaped cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Keep the frosting refrigerated until ready to use.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one heart-shaped layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Garnish the cake with red velvet crumbs, fresh berries, and decorative sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
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