Luxurious red velvet cake with cherry filling and cream cheese frosting

Indulge in the rich elegance of our luxurious Red Velvet Cake, a true classic that combines velvety, dark red sponge cake with a sweet cherry filling and smooth cream cheese frosting. The striking appearance and delicious flavors of this cake make it a remarkable dessert, perfect for any celebration or special occasion.

Why you will love this recipe: Not only is this cake visually stunning with its bright red color contrasted by creamy white frosting, but it also offers a delicious mix of textures and tastes. The soft, cocoa-infused sponge cake, combined with the tartness of the cherry filling and the richness of the cream cheese frosting, creates a perfectly balanced and indulgent dessert.

Perfect occasion: Red Velvet Cake is a popular choice for romantic occasions like birthdays and Valentine's Day, as well as anniversaries and holiday celebrations. It's also a wonderful treat for bridal showers or any event where you want to impress your guests with a visually appealing and delicious dessert.

Decorating Tips: For an elegant finish, sprinkle the top with crushed red velvet crumbs or garnish with fresh cherries. You can also use decorative piping techniques with the cream cheese frosting to create beautiful designs on the cake.

• Ingredients:
  • For the sponge:
    • 55 g softened butter
    • 85 g of sugar
    • 85 g of kefir
    • 1 egg
    • 45 g of vegetable oil
    • 105 g of flour
    • 5 g red food coloring
    • 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
    • 5 g of baking powder
  • For the filling:
    • 80 g cherries
    • 20 g of sugar
    • 10 g cornstarch
  • For the cream cheese frosting:
    • 450 g of fresh cheese
    • 90 g of powdered sugar

• Instructions:
  1. Cream the softened butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, then add the vegetable oil and mix well. Gradually incorporate half of the sifted dry ingredients (flour, cocoa and baking powder).
  2. Mix the red food coloring with the kefir, then add it to the dough, stirring until smooth. Add the rest of the dry ingredients.
  3. Pour the batter into a prepared 12cm cake tin or onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 165°C for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. For the filling, heat the cherries in a saucepan, add the sugar and cook for a minute. Stir in cornstarch and cook for another minute until thickened. Let cool.
  5. Mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and place in a piping bag for easy application.

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