18 Layer Red Velvet Cake

18 Layer Red Velvet Cake
240 min.
16
544kcal

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Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our 18 Layer Red Velvet Cake, a show-stopping centerpiece that will leave your guests in awe. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a visual masterpiece that boasts a stunning combination of rich red velvet and fluffy white cake layers, creating a delightful contrast that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Imagine slicing into this towering confection, revealing alternating layers of moist red velvet and light, airy white cake, all generously slathered with a luscious marshmallow buttercream frosting. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making it the perfect dessert for celebrations, birthdays, or any special occasion where you want to impress.

With a preparation time of just 240 minutes, this cake may seem like a labor of love, but the end result is well worth the effort. The combination of boxed cake mixes and simple ingredients ensures that even novice bakers can achieve bakery-quality results. Plus, the vibrant red color adds a festive touch that will brighten up any dessert table.

So gather your friends and family, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the talk of the town. This 18 Layer Red Velvet Cake is not just a dessert; it’s an experience that will create lasting memories and satisfy even the sweetest of cravings.

Ingredients

  • box cake mix white
  • 1.3 cups water 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • box german chocolate 
  • cup water 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • oz purple gel food coloring red ( 2 tablespoons)
  • 2.5 cups marshmallow creme (from two 7-oz jars)
  • 1.5 cups butter softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • 4.5 cups powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. Line bottom of each pan with cooking parchment paper. Spray parchment paper with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, beat White Cake ingredients on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Loosely cover and refrigerate.
  3. In another large bowl, beat Red Velvet Cake ingredients on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup red velvet batter in bottom of each pan. Loosely cover and refrigerate remaining batter.
  5. Place all 3 pans on oven rack positioned in center of oven.
  6. Bake about 8 minutes or until cake is set when lightly touched in center.
  7. For next cake layer, spread 1/2 cup white batter evenly over each baked red velvet layer.
  8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cake is set when lightly touched in center.
  9. Repeat steps 4 and 5, twice, baking 9 to 12 minutes per layer or until top of cake layer is set when lightly touched in center.
  10. Cool 10 minutes.
  11. Remove cakes from pans; remove parchment paper from bottoms of cakes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  12. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat marshmallow creme, butter, vanilla and 1 tablespoon milk with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in powdered sugar until fluffy. If necessary, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time until spreading consistency.
  13. To assemble, stack cake layers, spreading 1/2 cup frosting between each layer.
  14. Spread thin layer of frosting over side and top of cake to seal in crumbs. Refrigerate cake 30 to 45 minutes to set frosting.
  15. Spread remaining frosting on side and top of cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories544kcal
Protein2.68%
Fat41.94%
Carbs55.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.5
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.7326087329699%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.41mg
Epicatechin
1.23mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:544.04kcal
27.2%
Fat:26.06g
40.09%
Saturated Fat:13.07g
81.66%
Carbohydrates:77.44g
25.81%
Net Carbohydrates:76.85g
27.95%
Sugar:59g
65.56%
Cholesterol:107.25mg
35.75%
Sodium:387.04mg
16.83%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Protein:3.74g
7.49%
Phosphorus:152.22mg
15.22%
Vitamin K:13.29µg
12.66%
Vitamin A:622.44IU
12.45%
Selenium:8.37µg
11.95%
Vitamin E:1.43mg
9.55%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.54%
Calcium:88.43mg
8.84%
Folate:31.21µg
7.8%
Iron:1.04mg
5.76%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.25%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.84%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.04%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.77%
Copper:0.07mg
3.48%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.13%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.89%
Magnesium:9.55mg
2.39%
Fiber:0.59g
2.35%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.96%
Potassium:59.86mg
1.71%