Red Velvet Chocolate Squares

Red Velvet Cake originated in the United States and became popular during the Victorian era. The red color is traditionally achieved using beetroot juice, but nowadays food coloring is commonly used.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Red Velvet Chocolate Squares

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 8 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the red food coloring and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Stir in the white vinegar.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
7. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.