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Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa , sifted
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
14 tbsp sugar
6 tbsp cool unsalted butter, cut into chunks
2 large eggs, at room temp, separated
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 oz red food coloring (optional)
1 cup buttermilk
12 oz soft cream cheese
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 oz chocolate, grated, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 375. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.
Wisk flours, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl on medium until crumbly, about 2 minute Beat in egg yolks one at a time, then vanilla and food coloring until smooth.
Beat in buttermilk and flour mixture alternately (1/2 of buttermilk, 1/2 flour, repeat) Scrape bowl in between. Beat in last of flour just until combined.
Beat egg whites in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold whites into batter until incorporated, using long, even strokes. Divide batter between pans, spread to edges. Gently rap pans to settle batter.
Bake 15-20 minumtes (until inserted toothpick comes out clean). Cool about 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely (about 45 minutes).
Frosting:.
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in a large bowl on medium until smooth.
Assembly of Cake:.
Place one cake layer top-side down on a serving plate; cover with 1/2 of frosting, spreading just to the edges. Set second layer on top, top-side down. Spread remaining frosting on the top only. Sprinkle with grated chocolate, if desireed.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	954 Kcal (3994 kJ)
Calories from fat	421.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.81g	72%
Cholesterol	193.29mg	64%
Sodium	702.01mg	29%
Potassium	791.49mg	17%
Total Carbs	117.96g	39%
Sugars	80.38g	322%
Dietary Fiber	5.85g	23%
Protein	20.91g	42%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	307mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	271.56 Kcal (1137 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.32g	72%
Cholesterol	55.02mg	64%
Sodium	199.83mg	29%
Potassium	225.3mg	17%
Total Carbs	33.58g	39%
Sugars	22.88g	322%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	23%
Protein	5.95g	42%
Iron	0.8mg	15%
Calcium	87.4mg	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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