Indulge in the rich elegance of our Luxurious Red Velvet Cake, a true classic that combines deep red, velvety sponge with a sweet cherry filling and a smooth cream cheese frosting. This cake's striking appearance and delightful flavors make it a standout dessert, perfect for any celebration or special occasion.
Why You'll Love This Recipe: This cake is not only visually stunning with its vibrant red color contrasted by creamy white frosting, but it also offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes. The moist, cocoa-infused sponge paired with the tartness of the cherry filling and the richness of the cream cheese frosting creates a perfectly balanced and indulgent dessert.
Perfect Occasion: Red Velvet Cake is a popular choice for romantic occasions like anniversaries and Valentine’s Day, as well as birthdays and holiday parties. It’s also a wonderful treat for bridal showers or any event where you want to impress your guests with a visually appealing and delicious dessert.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant finish, sprinkle the top with crushed red velvet crumbs or garnish with fresh cherries. You can also use decorative piping techniques with the cream cheese frosting to create beautiful designs on the cake.
- Ingredients:
- For the sponge:
- 55 g of butter, softened
- 85 g of sugar
- 85 g of kefir
- 1 egg
- 45 g of vegetable oil
- 105 g of flour
- 5 g of red food coloring
- 1/2 tsp of cocoa powder
- 5 g of baking powder
- For the filling:
- 80 g of cherries
- 20 g of sugar
- 10 g of cornstarch
- For the cream cheese frosting:
- 450 g of cream cheese
- 90 g of powdered sugar
- For the sponge:
- Instructions:
- Cream the softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then add the vegetable oil and mix well. Gradually incorporate half of the sifted dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, and baking powder).
- Mix the red food coloring into the kefir and then add to the batter, stirring until smooth. Incorporate the remaining dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a prepared 12 cm cake mold or onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 165°C for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the filling, heat cherries in a saucepan, add sugar, and cook for a minute. Stir in cornstarch and cook for another minute until thickened. Let cool.
- Mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and place in a piping bag for easy application.
Enjoy your stunning and delicious Luxurious Red Velvet Cake with Cherry Filling and Cream Cheese Frosting!