Classic Red Velvet Cake: Indulgent Mascarpone Cream Delight
This classic red velvet cake is beautifully complemented by a rich mascarpone cream, creating a deliciously indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the mascarpone cream, whip together mascarpone, heavy cream, and sugar until soft peaks form.
- Frost the cooled cakes with the mascarpone cream and serve.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Ensure the cakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cake, Mascarpone Cream, Dessert