Velvet Bliss Cake with Cookie Butter Frosting
Indulge in the luxurious layers of this Red Velvet Dream Cake, drizzled with a creamy frosting that seamlessly blends tangy cream cheese and luscious cookie butter. The vibrant red layers are not only a feast for the eyes but also melt in your mouth, creating a heavenly dessert perfect for celebrations or an indulgent treat at home.
ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cookie butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- 3.
In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until well combined.
- 4.
Slowly combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing until just smooth.
- 5.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 6.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 7.
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and cookie butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, mixing until fluffy.
- 8.
Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a cake stand and spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
- 9.
Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 10.
Garnish with cookie crumbs or a drizzle of cookie butter, if desired. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
