Prep time
4 h.
Cooking time
1 h.
Serves
10
Cuisine
Russian
Difficulty
Categories
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About this recipe
Indulge in a world of exquisite flavors with this stunning Red Velvet cake! This classic dessert captivates with its tenderness and succulence. Fluffy sponge layers, dyed a deep red, perfectly complement the silky cream cheese frosting. Each bite is a true delight, promising unforgettable moments. It's ideal for any celebration or simply to treat yourself and your loved ones.
Ingredients list
Total ingredients: 13
Serves:
For cream:
Cottage cheese - 600 g
Butter 82.5% - 200 g
Powdered sugar - 200 g
For dough:
Wheat flour - 340 g
Sugar - 300 g
cocoa powder - 5 g
Salt - 0.3 tsp.
dough baking powder - 5 g
Baking soda - 3 g
Egg - 3 pcs.
Sunflower oil - 300 g
Kefir 0% - 280 g
Red food coloring - 2 tsp.
Nutrition facts
Serves:
🥓
Fat
595г
🍚
Carbohydrates
781г
🥩
Proteins
90г
🔥
Kcal
Daily values
Preparation steps
Step 1
Allow the cake layers to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove them and transfer them to a wire rack. Once the layers have completely cooled, wrap each one in plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours or, even better, overnight. This will make them denser and easier to slice.
Step 2
Let's start assembling the cake! Carefully trim the domed top and the dense (possibly darkened) base from each biscuit. Lightly dry the trimmings from the top in the oven at 150 °C, then crush them into crumbs – these will become your "velvet" topping for the cake.
Step 3
Cut each biscuit in half to obtain four layers. Generously spread cream on each layer, then cover the top and sides of the cake with cream. Liberally sprinkle the cake with the prepared biscuit crumbs and refrigerate for a couple of hours to stabilize, allowing the cream to set well and the cake to become even more delicious.
For cream:
Step 1
Prepare a delightful cream: cut cold butter into 5-9 mm cubes and beat it with powdered sugar at high speed in a mixer until a smooth, uniform paste is formed. Add vanilla and cream cheese, then beat again until it reaches the perfect consistency.
For dough:
Step 1
To create incredibly tender cake layers, combine flour, sugar, aromatic cocoa, a pinch of salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Then, add eggs, sunflower oil, kefir, and vibrant food coloring. Beat all ingredients with a mixer until a completely uniform mixture is achieved. Let the dough rest for 20-30 minutes, allowing the baking soda and kefir to react magically, giving the cake layers their airy texture.
Step 2
Prepare an 18 cm diameter pan by greasing it with oil and lining the bottom with parchment paper. Divide the dough into two equal parts (you can use a scale for accuracy) and bake two sponges at 170 °C for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If you have two identical pans, you can bake the layers simultaneously.
Enjoy your meal!
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