Red and Green Velvet Cake!

Red velvet cake is believed to have originated during the Victorian era, and the red color was originally achieved by using beetroot juice.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

Print Recipe

Medium

Red and Green Velvet Cake!

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 12 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 package Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Green food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
5. Stir in the red food coloring and vanilla extract.
6. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and baking soda, then fold it into the batter.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
12. Add the green food coloring and mix until well combined.
13. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the green cream cheese frosting on top.
14. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
15. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
16. Enjoy your delicious Red and Green Velvet Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.