Red Velvet Cake Aesthetic
A stunning red velvet cake with a rich color, soft crumb, and creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion with a presentation that wows!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tbsp Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 ½ tbsp gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix cake flour and all-purpose flour to prepare the base.
- Add Dutch-processed cocoa powder to enhance the subtle chocolate flavor.
- Combine buttermilk, gel food coloring, and vinegar in a bowl.
- Slowly incorporate the dry and wet ingredients, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Pour batter evenly into 8-inch cake pans and bake for 23-25 minutes.
- Check doneness with a toothpick – it should come out with light crumbs.
- Cool the layers in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for an hour before frosting for easier handling.
- Decorate with cream cheese frosting and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements.
- Chilling the cake before frosting improves its stability and presentation.
- Experiment with decorations like fresh berries, edible flowers, or a drip of white chocolate for an elegant touch.
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