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Red Velvet Cake: Bolo Veludo Vermelho

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
A vibrant and moist red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

Cake Base

  • 1 piece Bolo Básico de Baunilha
  • 3-6 g corante vermelho em gel (cerca de 2-3 colheres de chá)
  • 8 mL essência de baunilha (transparente)
  • 140 g creme de leite fresco/pasteurizado (mais que 35% gordura)
  • 100 g açúcar refinado
  • 0.5 g sal refinado (pitada)
  • 5 mL extrato de baunilha (3-4mL essência)
  • 225 g cream cheese (gelado)
  • 40 g chocolate ao leite (gotas ou barra picada; opcional)
  • 100 mL leite integral
  • 4 mL essência de baunilha (transparente)

Instructions 

  • Prepare the vanilla cake base according to your preferred recipe.
  • Add red gel food coloring gradually until desired shade is achieved.
  • Bake the cake and let it cool completely.
  • Mix cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and optional chocolate chips to make frosting.
  • Assemble the cake layers and frost with the cream cheese mixture.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and ensure proper cooling before frosting.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, dessert, red velvet