Berry Bliss Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Red Velvet Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cocoa powder
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tbsp red food coloring (or beet juice for a natural version)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
For the Berry Filling:
1 cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
Edible flowers (optional, for decoration)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Red Velvet Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
2. Prepare the Berry Filling:
In a small saucepan, combine the fresh berries, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Heat over medium heat until the berries break down and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Once the berries are soft and the mixture has thickened slightly, remove from heat and let it cool completely.
3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until smooth and fluffy after each addition.
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and beat again until combined.
4. Assemble the Cake:
Once the cakes have cooled completely, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers.
Place the first layer of cake on your serving platter and spread a thin layer of the berry filling on top.
Top with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting.
Repeat this with the remaining layers, finishing with a layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
5. Garnish:
Decorate the top of the cake with fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries) and edible flowers for an extra touch of elegance.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing to ensure the frosting sets.
Enjoy!
The Berry Bliss Red Velvet Cake is now ready to be served! It’s a stunning and flavorful dessert that blends the richness of red velvet with the freshness of berries, creating a memorable treat for any special occasion.