Red Velvet Cake with Raspberries and Blueberries

Health score
3%
Red Velvet Cake with Raspberries and Blueberries
45 min.
12
572kcal

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If you're looking to impress your guests with a showstopping dessert, look no further than this delectable Red Velvet Cake adorned with fresh raspberries and blueberries. With its stunning red hue, velvety texture, and bursting berry flavors, this cake isn't just a treat for the taste buds—it's a feast for the eyes as well!

The rich, cocoa-infused layers are complemented perfectly by a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a creamy sweetness, making each bite an indulgence. The combination of tart raspberries and sweet blueberries adds a refreshing touch, balancing out the richness of the cake and making it perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to festive gatherings.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its relatively quick preparation time of just 45 minutes, allowing you to whip up this dessert without spending all day in the kitchen. Plus, with twelve generous servings, it’s an ideal choice for parties or family events where you want to share something truly special.

Whether you’re an experienced baker or a curious novice, this Red Velvet Cake will surely become a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire. Get ready to enjoy flavors that will transport you to cake heaven, all while delighting your guests with your baking prowess!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.5 pint blueberries fresh
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 2.3 cups cake flour sifted (, then measured)
  • 16 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • large eggs 
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • 1.5 pint raspberries fresh
  • tablespoon food coloring red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • teaspoon vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Sift sifted flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into medium bowl.
  2. Whisk buttermilk, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla in small bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until well blended.
  3. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until well blended after each addition. Beat in dry ingredients in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk mixture in 3 additions.
  4. Divide batter between prepared pans.
  5. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 27 minutes. Cool in pans on racks 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks; cool completely.
  6. Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until smooth. Beat in vanilla.
  7. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  8. Place 1 cake layer, flat side up, on platter.
  9. Spread 1 cup frosting over top of cake. Arrange 1 basket raspberries and 1/2 basket blueberries atop frosting, pressing lightly to adhere. Top with second cake layer, flat side down.
  10. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Arrange remaining berries decoratively over top of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  11. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories572kcal
Protein5.59%
Fat35.67%
Carbs58.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.59
Glycemic Load
33.11
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.046956435494%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
32.08mg
Petunidin
18.83mg
Delphinidin
21.74mg
Malvidin
40.05mg
Pelargonidin
0.58mg
Peonidin
12.07mg
Catechin
4.44mg
Epigallocatechin
0.66mg
Epicatechin
4.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.32mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
1.02mg
Myricetin
0.77mg
Quercetin
5.24mg
Gallocatechin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:572.28kcal
28.61%
Fat:23.29g
35.83%
Saturated Fat:13.29g
83.05%
Carbohydrates:86.3g
28.77%
Net Carbohydrates:80.17g
29.15%
Sugar:60.56g
67.29%
Cholesterol:91.71mg
30.57%
Sodium:378.67mg
16.46%
Alcohol:0.37g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:8.22g
16.43%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.26%
Vitamin C:21.23mg
25.74%
Fiber:6.14g
24.54%
Selenium:16.55µg
23.64%
Vitamin A:873.94IU
17.48%
Vitamin K:17.66µg
16.82%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.88%
Phosphorus:136.7mg
13.67%
Calcium:109.81mg
10.98%
Vitamin E:1.59mg
10.62%
Copper:0.18mg
9.25%
Magnesium:33.4mg
8.35%
Folate:32.57µg
8.14%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
8.03%
Potassium:264.32mg
7.55%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.58%
Iron:1.16mg
6.46%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.8%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.48%
Vitamin B3:0.92mg
4.6%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.42%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.79%
Source:Epicurious