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Red Velvet Cake with Black Cream Cheese Frosting
Red Velvet Cake with Black Cream Cheese Frosting is a sophisticated twist on a classic dessert. This moist, cocoa-infused red velvet cake is topped with a rich, velvety black cream cheese frosting made with activated charcoal. The striking contrast of the vibrant red cake and dark frosting creates a visually stunning centerpiece for any celebration. Its luscious texture and balanced sweetness make it a favorite among dessert lovers. Whether for a special occasion or a treat to indulge in, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour (1,140 calories)
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar (1,160 calories)
- 1 tsp Baking soda (0 calories)
- 1 tsp Salt (0 calories)
- 1 tsp Cocoa powder (8 calories)
- 1 1/2 cups Vegetable oil (2,880 calories)
- 1 cup Buttermilk (152 calories)
- 2 large Eggs (140 calories)
- 2 tbsp Red food coloring (10 calories)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract (12 calories)
- 1 tsp White vinegar (0 calories)
For the Black Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened (800 calories)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened (810 calories)
- 4 cups Powdered sugar (1,600 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract (6 calories)
- 1 tsp Activated charcoal powder (0 calories)
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Black Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and activated charcoal powder until fully incorporated.
Assembly:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Smooth the frosting with a spatula or create decorative swirls.
This recipe is approximately 8718 calories and serves twelve. Each serving will be approximately726.5 calories. This recipe should take roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 50 minutes.
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