Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich red velvet cake with sweet and tangy raspberries, perfect for celebrations or a treat for yourself.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup raspberry jam
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and red food coloring.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cakes cool completely. Spread a layer of raspberry jam between the two cakes.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped cream and decorate with fresh raspberries.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Don’t skip the refrigeration step; it enhances the flavors beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: red velvet cake, raspberry dessert, cake recipe, dessert recipe, celebration cake