Baking a delicious Red Velvet Cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting is a delightful experience that combines art and science in the kitchen. In this step-by-step guide, we'll take you through the process of crafting this mouthwatering treat. From the essential ingredients to the final decorative touch, follow along to master the art of baking.

To watch the cooking video, click on the link: Creating a Delectable Red Velvet Cake with Creamy Frosting: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients and Preparation:

To begin, gather the following ingredients:

- Two and a half cups of flour

- Two large spoons of cocoa

- One tablespoon of baking soda

- One teaspoon of salt

- 120 grams of butter

- One and a half cups of sugar

- One egg

- One cup of oil

- One tablespoon of vinegar

- One cup of yogurt (200 grams)

- Dry ingredients mixture (flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt)

- Milk (gradually added for desired consistency)

- Dash of vanilla

- Red food coloring

Step 1: Preparing the Batter:

1. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly.

2. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until well blended.

3. Add egg, oil, vinegar, and yogurt. Mix until smooth.

4. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture.

5. Adjust consistency with milk until achieving a smooth texture.

6. Add vanilla and red food coloring for that classic Red Velvet hue.

Step 2: Baking the Cake:

1. Grease and flour a cake mold.

2. Pour the batter into the mold and bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.

3. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.

4. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature.

Step 3: Preparing Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. Blend 250 grams of cream cheese with a cup of powdered sugar.

2. Incorporate whipped cream or Chantilly cream until well combined.

Step 4: Assembling and Decorating:

1. Cut the cooled cake in half widthwise.

2. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture on one half of the cake.

3. Place the other cake half on top and add the remaining mixture.

4. Decorate the cake with Chantilly cream or whipped cream.

5. Trim the cake's surface for a polished finish.

Congratulations! You've successfully crafted a Red Velvet Cake with a heavenly cream cheese frosting. Whether for special occasions or casual indulgence, this recipe guarantees a show-stopping dessert that will leave everyone craving more. Enjoy the sweet satisfaction of creating a masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Nutrition Value

1. Two and a half cups of flour:

  - Calories: 910

  - Carbohydrates: 190 grams

  - Protein: 25 grams

  - Fat: 2 grams

  - Sugars: 1 gram

  - Sodium: 5 milligrams

2. Two large spoons of cocoa:

  - Calories: 20

  - Carbohydrates: 5 grams

  - Protein: 0 grams

  - Fat: 1 gram

  - Sugars: 0 grams

  - Sodium: 0 grams

3. One tablespoon of baking soda:

  - Calories: 0

  - Carbohydrates: 0 grams

  - Protein: 0 grams

  - Fat: 0 grams

  - Sugars: 0 grams

  - Sodium: High (used as a leavening agent)

4. One teaspoon of salt:

  - Calories: 0

  - Carbohydrates: 0 grams

  - Protein: 0 grams

  - Fat: 0 grams

  - Sugars: 0 grams

  - Sodium: High (used for flavor enhancement)

5. 120 grams of butter:

  - Calories: 850

  - Carbohydrates: 0 grams

  - Protein: 0 grams

  - Fat: 96 grams

  - Sugars: 0 grams

  - Sodium: 810 milligrams

6. One and a half cups of sugar:

  - Calories: 1080

  - Carbohydrates: 276 grams

  - Protein: 0 grams

  - Fat: 0 grams

  - Sugars: 275 grams

  - Sodium: 0 grams

7. One egg:

  - Calories: 70

  - Carbohydrates: 0 grams

  - Protein: 6 grams

  - Fat: 5 grams

  - Sugars: 0 grams

  - Sodium: 70 milligrams

8. One cup of oil:

  - Calories: 1920

  - Carbohydrates: 0 grams

  - Protein: 0 grams

  - Fat: 216 grams

  - Sugars: 0 grams

  - Sodium: 0 grams

9. One tablespoon of vinegar:

  - Calories: 0

  - Carbohydrates: 0 grams

  - Protein: 0 grams

  - Fat: 0 grams

  - Sugars: 0 grams

  - Sodium: 0 grams

10. One cup of yogurt (200 grams):

  - Calories: 100

  - Carbohydrates: 10 grams

  - Protein: 10 grams

  - Fat: 3 grams

  - Sugars: 10 grams

  - Sodium: 100 milligrams