Red Velvet Cake: The greedy and super romantic American recipe

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FOR THE CAKE
SUGAR 300 gr • 21 kcal
SIFTED FLOUR 275 gr
BUTTERMILK 260 ml
BUTTER 140 gr • 380 kcal
SIFTED COCOA 15 gr
EGGS 2 • 15 kcal
VINEGAR 1 tablespoon • 4 kcal
BAKING SODA 1 tbsp
1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 750 kcal
RED GEL DYE 1 tbsp
RASPBERRIES (TO DECORATE) TO taste
FOR THE FILLING
CREAMY CHEESE (LIKE PHILADELPHIA OR MASCARPONE) 500 gr
POWDERED SUGAR 300 gr • 380 kcal
BUTTER 150 gr • 380 kcal

The calories refer to 100 grams of product

The red velvet cake , literally " red velvet cake ", is a cake with a vivid red color that contrasts with the white filling reminiscent of velvet. It is one of the most famous American cakes in the world and is said to have been invented in the early 1900s in the United States, where it was served in The Waldorf Astoria Hotel restaurant; what is certain is that it has crossed the century up to the present day and has become an iconic dessert, loved and also mentioned in films and TV series , such as Sex and the city. You can prepare red velvet for a special occasion like Valentine's Day, for a romantic dinner, or when you want to treat yourself to a sweet cuddle.

How to prepare the red velvet

Start by preparing the buttermilk, if you haven't bought it ready-made (see the advice for doses): mix the yogurt with the lemon zest and the milk and let it rest for about thirty minutes (1). Red Velvet: the super romantic American cake recipe

Whip the butter with the sugar (2). Red Velvet: the super romantic American cake recipe

Add the eggs to the whip, one at a time, alternating them with a spoonful of flour (3). Also add the vanilla. Red Velvet: the super romantic American cake recipe

Add the coloring to the buttermilk and add it to the whipped mixture (4). Red Velvet: the super romantic American cake recipe

Add all the flour and cocoa and mix carefully (5). Finally, mix the vinegar and baking soda and add them to the dough. Pour it into a pan of 23 cm in diameter (or two of 20 cm) and cook in a static oven at 180 ° C for about 45 minutes (if you use two trays, 30 minutes will suffice). Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Red Velvet: the super romantic American cake recipe

Meanwhile, whip all the ingredients of the cream with a hand whisk (6). Collect the mixture obtained in a pastry bag. Red Velvet: the super romantic American cake recipe

Divide the cake into layers if you have made a large one. Spread the cream on each layer (7). Red Velvet: the super romantic American cake recipe

Decorate on top with raspberries. Keep the cake in the refrigerator until ready to serve (8).

Advice

Once the red velvet dough turned red thanks to a reaction between buttermilk, baking soda and vinegar, which met cocoa. Today food dyes are used : better to use gel ones and not liquid ones that do not color the dough in the same way. You can find them in pastry shops or even in some well-stocked supermarkets.

If you do not find the buttermilk ready, you can replace it with 125 g of yogurt + the juice of one lemon + 135 g of milk.

You can prepare the cake bases in advance and choose to bake 2 20 cm bases or a single 23 cm diameter cake, which you will then cut in layers, to fill it with the cream cheese a few hours before serving the cake.

Storage

You can keep the red velvet in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.