Description
A stunning dessert featuring layers of rich red velvet cake, luxurious cream cheese frosting, and tangy cherry filling, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1–2 tsp red gel food coloring
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups (225 g) pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Reserved red velvet cake crumbs for decoration
- Fresh whole cherries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red gel food coloring until well combined in another bowl.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans.
- Cook the cherries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the cornstarch with water until smooth, then add it to the cherries. Cook until thickened, then let cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Level the cooled cakes and slice each horizontally to create a total of four layers.
- Layer the cake by adding a layer of frosting followed by a layer of cherry filling, repeating until all layers are stacked.
- Frost the top and sides with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
- Sprinkle with reserved red velvet crumbs and arrange fresh cherries on top for decoration.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before slicing and serving to ensure the cake sets well.
Notes
For a smooth finish, chill the frosting slightly before applying it to the cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cake, Cherry Dessert, Cream Cheese Frosting