WEEKENDS IN THE KITCHEN: MINI RED VELVET CAKES (IN ENGLISH) Recipes

The origin of “Red Velvet” is covered in mystery to these days. Some sources claim it dates back to 1959 and it was invented in the restaurant of the legendary Waldorf Astoria – New York. Others say, a Canadian bakery invented it. Whatever the story says, the fact remains that Red Velvet is considered one of the most famous cakes and indeed it’s one of the most delicious I have ever tasted. There are countless of recipes online, however I always follow this one and it has never failed me. A three-layer cake is the perfect solution for any occasion (birthday, kids’ and not-so-kids’ parties, etc.). Today, without a reason, I baked some mini Red Velvets and I would like to share the recipe with all of you.

Mini Red Velvet Cakes
1 portion – 8 servings with diameter 7 cm./2.5 ”
For the Dough:

• 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 

For the Cream:

• 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 

To Garnish:

• Strawberries/Raspberries
• Fresh mint leaves 

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C ( 338°F)
2. Place a baking paper on a oven size tray pan and set aside.
3. Dough:
4. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, cocoa powder and vanilla powder. In another bowl, whip together the butter and sugar until it becomes a white fluffy substance. Set aside.
5. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar and eggs on a high speed until smooth and creamy, adding the eggs one by one. 
6. ………………………..

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