Red Velvet Cake

A classic three-layer red velvet cake featuring a vibrant red sponge and smooth lemon-infused cream cheese icing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 765.1 kcals 6120.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 105.2 grams 841.2 grams
Fat 36.1 grams 288.6 grams
Protein 7.8 grams 62.4 grams
Cook Time
80 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
150
g
Butter
unsalted, softened
3
piece
Eggs
free-range, lightly beaten
1
tbsp
Milk
semi-skimmed
100
g
Butter
for icing
Fruits
Other
2
drop

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C and grease and line a deep 15cm round tin.
  • Beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until pale and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Mix the yogurt with food coloring until it is very red.
  • Beat the red yogurt mixture into the cake batter.
  • Fold in the flour and cocoa powder followed by the milk.
  • Spoon mixture into the tin and bake for 80 minutes until golden.
  • Cool the cake in the tin for five minutes before moving to a wire rack.
  • Mix butter and cream cheese together for the icing.
  • Gradually beat in the icing sugar followed by the lemon juice.
  • Slice the cooled cake into three layers and assemble with icing between and on top.