Red Velvet Cake with Raspberries and Blueberries

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

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Indulge in the delightful layers of our Red Velvet Cake with Raspberries and Blueberries, a show-stopping dessert that's perfect for any occasion! This vibrant and moist cake, with its signature red hue, will surely be the centerpiece of your next gathering. Not only is it visually stunning, but it also packs a punch of flavor that combines the rich, creamy taste of cream cheese frosting with the tartness of fresh berries.

Made with simple yet high-quality ingredients, this cake is a great way to impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen. In just 45 minutes, you can create a dessert that serves 12 people, making it ideal for celebrations or family get-togethers. The red velvet cake itself is soft and fluffy, perfectly complementing the luscious cream cheese frosting and the juicy bursts of raspberries and blueberries. Each slice is a delightful balance of sweetness and tang, making it a delectable treat for dessert lovers.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a brunch, or simply want to satisfy your sweet tooth, this Red Velvet Cake is sure to be a hit. Plus, it's easily adaptable for make-ahead preparation, allowing you to savor the moment with friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to bake a cake that will create lasting memories at your table!

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