Red Velvet Dream Torte

Red Velvet cake originated in the United States and gained popularity during World War II when food rationing led bakers to use beets to enhance the color of their cakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Red Velvet Dream Torte

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 10 Calories: 4500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon White vinegar
• 2 cup Cream cheese, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• Fresh raspberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the red food coloring and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
6. Stir in the white vinegar.
7. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
11. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
12. Top with whipped cream and fresh raspberries.
13. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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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.