Introduction
When it comes to birthdays, nothing beats a classic Red Velvet Cake. It's the perfect way to celebrate with friends and family. Red Velvet Cake has a light and fluffy texture that's sure to please any crowd. It's also the perfect way to show someone you care on their special day. This recipe is for a Red Velvet Birthday Cake Version that is sure to make any birthday extra special.
The key to this recipe is that it is a two-layer cake. The first layer is a classic red velvet cake and the second layer is a cream cheese frosting. The combination of the two layers makes for a delicious and moist cake that will make any birthday celebration one to remember. The cake is also a great way to impress your guests and make them feel special.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just blended. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake.
Nutrition
Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 545
- Total Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 437mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 75g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 53g
- Protein: 5g
Conclusion
This Red Velvet Birthday Cake Version is a delicious and moist way to celebrate a special occasion. The combination of the classic red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting makes for a delicious and beautiful cake that is sure to make any birthday extra special. The cake is also a great way to show someone you care about them on their special day. Plus, it's a great way to impress your guests and make them feel special. So, if you're looking for a delicious way to celebrate a special occasion, then this Red Velvet Birthday Cake Version is the perfect choice.