Ww 4 Points – Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake is believed to have originated in the United States during the Victorian era. The red color is traditionally achieved using beetroot juice, but nowadays, red food coloring is commonly used.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Ww 4 Points – Red Velvet Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 4 ounce Cream cheese
• 2 tablespoon Low-fat milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just blended.
6. In a small bowl, combine the red food coloring and vinegar. Stir in the baking soda.
7. Fold the red mixture into the batter until evenly distributed.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and milk until smooth and creamy.
12. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
13. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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