Description
Delight in these charming MINI RED VELVET CAKES, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat. Their rich flavor and vibrant color make them a showstopper.
Ingredients
250 gr./8.8 oz. flour
125 gr./4.4 oz. unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
250 gr./8.8 oz. sugar
2 large eggs
240 ml./8.1 fl. oz. buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon red baking die
1 teaspoon vanilla powder
125 gr./4.4 oz. Cream cheese ‘Philadelphia’
125 gr./4.4 oz. Italian cream cheese ‘Mascarpone’
100 gr./3.5 oz. soft cow’s butter
100 gr./3.5 oz. Powder sugar
Strawberries/Raspberries
Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line your mini cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Combine the buttermilk, red baking dye, and vanilla powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared mini cake pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cakes are baking, prepare the cream by beating together the cream cheese, mascarpone, soft butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting with the cream cheese mixture.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries or raspberries and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting. Feel free to use your favorite berries for garnishing.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: MINI RED VELVET CAKES, red velvet cupcakes, dessert recipe, mini desserts, American cuisine