Triple Layer Red Velvet Cake Recipe

June 05, 2023 Post a Comment

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Ingredients

This triple layer red velvet cake recipe is sure to be a hit at your next birthday or any special occasion. To make this delicious cake you will need 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of butter, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 4 eggs, 1½ cups of vegetable oil, 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons of red food coloring, and 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line three 9 inch round cake pans with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, and mix until fully incorporated. Add the oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined. Add the red food coloring and mix until it turns a deep red color. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until it forms a thick batter. Divide the batter evenly among the three cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Once the cakes are completely cooled, top one of the layers with the chocolate chips.

Frosting

For the frosting, you will need 1 cup of butter, 8 ounces of cream cheese, 5 cups of powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Slowly add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and mix until combined. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream and mix until the frosting has a thick, creamy texture. Frost the cooled cakes and assemble into a triple layer cake. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

This triple layer red velvet cake is a rich, decadent dessert that is sure to please any crowd. Each serving contains 628 calories, 28.5 grams of fat, 7.3 grams of saturated fat, 84.3 grams of carbohydrates, 2.5 grams of fiber, 53.7 grams of sugar, and 7.1 grams of protein. It also provides 10 percent of your daily recommended value of vitamin A, 5 percent of your daily recommended value of vitamin C, 7 percent of your daily recommended value of calcium, and 17 percent of your daily recommended value of iron.

Serving Suggestions

This triple layer red velvet cake is the perfect dessert for any special occasion. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream. It also pairs nicely with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or hot cocoa. For an extra special treat, top the cake with fresh berries or chocolate shavings. Enjoy!