Upside Down Love Red Velvet Cake
Celebrate love and the triumph of friendship over darkness with this delightful Upside Down Love Red Velvet Cake! Infused with a rich cocoa flavor and striking red color, this moist three-tiered masterpiece is adorned with layers of luscious cream cheese frosting, fluffy buttercream, and whimsical decorations inspired by the Demogorgon. Perfect for sharing with large groups, this cake is not just a dessert but a memorable centerpiece for any Valentine’s Day celebration. Whether you’re hosting a party with friends or simply want to express your affection in a unique way, this cake will surely dazzle and delight, proving that even in the upside-down moments of life, love reigns supreme!
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Servings
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Calories
22
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened, divided)
white sugar
1 1/2 cups (granulated)
eggs
2 (large)
cocoa powder
2 tablespoons (unsweetened)
red gel-based food coloring
1 (1/4 ounce) bottle
salt
1 teaspoon (table salt)
vanilla extract
2 teaspoons
buttermilk
1 cup
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons
distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon
cream cheese
1 (8-ounce) package (softened)
confectioners' sugar
4 cups (for cream cheese frosting)
butter (for buttercream)
1 cup (softened)
confectioners' sugar (for buttercream)
3 cups (for buttercream frosting)
whipping cream
2 tablespoons
red gel-based food coloring (for heart coating)
to taste
egg whites
3 large
confectioners' sugar (for royal icing)
4 cups
food coloring
as needed (for additional decoration)
chocolate or candy melts
16 ounces (for modeling chocolate)
light corn syrup
1/4 cup (for modeling chocolate)
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray.
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2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of butter and 1 1/2 cups of white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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3. In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder and red food coloring to create a smooth paste. Stir this into the creamed mixture until well blended.
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4. In another glass, mix together the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and distilled white vinegar. Set aside.
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5. In a third bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, and mix until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix.
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6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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7. For the cream cheese frosting, beat together 1/2 cup of butter and 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add 4 cups of confectioners' sugar, mixing well, and finish with 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
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8. For the buttercream frosting, beat 1 cup of butter until fluffy, then gradually add 3 cups of confectioners' sugar, followed by 2 tablespoons of whipping cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add gel-based food coloring for the desired heart coating.
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9. Prepare the royal icing by mixing together the egg whites and 4 cups of confectioners' sugar until smooth. This icing can be used for decorative purposes, such as webbing on the heart or detailing on the Demogorgon blossoms.
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10. To make the modeling chocolate, melt down 16 ounces of chocolate, mix in 1/4 cup of warm corn syrup until it forms a soft, pliable dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and allow to rest for 6-8 hours. Once set, mold it into creative shapes for your cake decoration.
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11. (Optional) If you are making a three-tiered cake, you can triple the cake batter and bake additional layers in 6-inch and 10-inch pans. Once all layers are cooled, assemble the cake with frosting between each tier, and decorate as desired!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Upside Down Love Red Velvet Cake?
It is a moist, three-tiered masterpiece infused with rich cocoa flavor and a striking red color, featuring themes from the Stranger Things 'Upside Down' mixed with Valentine's Day aesthetics.
What is the inspiration behind the cake decorations?
The whimsical decorations are inspired by the Demogorgon and the dark fantasy elements of the Stranger Things universe.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How many cake pans are used in the standard instructions?
The recipe calls for two 8-inch round cake pans, which should be greased with butter or non-stick spray.
How do you achieve the red color in the cake?
By mixing cocoa powder and red food coloring together to create a smooth paste before stirring it into the creamed butter and sugar mixture.
What ingredients are used to create the moist texture?
The recipe uses a combination of buttermilk, vanilla extract, and distilled white vinegar to ensure a moist and tender crumb.
How long should the cake layers bake?
The cakes should bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should the cakes cool before transferring to a wire rack?
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How do you make the cream cheese frosting?
Beat together 1/2 cup of butter and 8 oz of cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add 4 cups of confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt.
What are the components of the buttercream frosting?
It consists of 1 cup of butter, 3 cups of confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons of whipping cream, vanilla, salt, and gel-based food coloring.
What is the purpose of the royal icing in this recipe?
The royal icing is used for decorative purposes, such as creating webbing on the heart or detailing on the Demogorgon blossoms.
How do you make modeling chocolate for the decorations?
Melt 16 ounces of chocolate and mix in 1/4 cup of warm corn syrup until it forms a soft, pliable dough.
How long must modeling chocolate rest before use?
It should be wrapped in plastic wrap and allowed to rest for 6 to 8 hours.
Can I turn this into a three-tiered cake?
Yes, you can triple the batter and bake additional layers in 6-inch and 10-inch pans for a tiered effect.
What type of food coloring is recommended for the heart coating?
The recipe recommends using red gel-based food coloring added to the buttercream to taste.
Is this cake suitable for a Valentine's Day party?
Absolutely, it is specifically described as a memorable centerpiece for any Valentine's Day celebration, especially for large groups.
What are the main dry ingredients sifted together?
You should sift 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
How many eggs are required for the base recipe?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs, added one at a time to the creamed mixture.
What is the total amount of butter needed for all parts of the recipe?
The recipe uses 2.5 cups of butter in total across the cake batter, cream cheese frosting, and buttercream frosting.
What kind of sugar is used in the cake batter?
The cake batter uses 1 1/2 cups of granulated white sugar.
What is the primary flavor of the cake base?
The cake base features a classic red velvet flavor profile, which is a blend of rich cocoa and vanilla.
What type of chocolate can be used for modeling?
You can use either real chocolate or candy melts to make the modeling dough.
How do you combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, and mix until just combined.
Why is it important not to overmix the batter?
Overmixing can lead to a tough cake rather than the desired moist and tender texture.
What is the purpose of the corn syrup in modeling chocolate?
The corn syrup acts as a binding agent that turns melted chocolate into a pliable dough that can be molded.
How do you prepare the royal icing?
Mix together 3 large egg whites and 4 cups of confectioners' sugar until the mixture is smooth.
What size pans are suggested for a tiered version?
For a three-tiered cake, use 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch pans.
Does the recipe include nutritional information?
No, the calories, fat, carbohydrates, and other nutritional metrics are not specified in this recipe.
How many ingredients are in this recipe in total?
The recipe consists of 22 different ingredients covering the cake, three types of icing, and modeling chocolate.
What is the theme of the cake?
The theme is 'Dark Fantasy' and 'Stranger Things', specifically designed to celebrate love prevailing over darkness.