How to Make Red And Green Velvet Cake in 15 Minutes

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Red and green velvet cake –Indulge in the decadence of Paul Hollywood’s Red Velvet Cake, a classic dessert that combines a visually stunning appearance with a delightful flavor profile. This cake is perfect for special occasions or to impress guests at your next gathering. Below, you will find the ingredients needed and step-by-step instructions to create this delicious masterpiece.

Visual Appeal

This striking cake, characterized by its vibrant red color and silky cream cheese frosting, is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Paul Hollywood’s Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients

To create Paul Hollywood’s Red Velvet Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 250g plain flour
  • 300g sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 240ml vegetable oil
  • 240ml buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • For the frosting:
  • 300g cream cheese
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 200g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese and softened unsalted butter together until smooth. Gradually add in the icing sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the other layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
  10. Optional: Decorate with red velvet cake crumbs or fresh berries for an extra touch of elegance.

Enjoy your beautifully crafted Red Velvet Cake and delight in the compliments that are sure to follow!