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Mini Red Velvet Cakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Recipe

Mini Red Velvet Cakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Recipe
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These adorable mini red velvet cakes are ultra-moist, rich in cocoa flavor, and layered with silky cream cheese buttercream. Perfect for special occasions, romantic celebrations, or elegant dessert tables.

Ingredients

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For the red velvet cake:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon red food coloring
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg

For the cream cheese buttercream:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional toppings:

  • White chocolate truffles
  • Red velvet crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a quarter sheet pan or line with parchment.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring.
  4. Beat sugar and oil until combined, add egg, then mix in wet and dry ingredients alternately.
  5. Pour into prepared pan and bake 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  6. For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  7. Using a round cutter, cut circles from the cooled cake.
  8. Pipe frosting between layers and on top. Garnish with red velvet crumbs and a truffle.

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