Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Red Velvet Cake for a Red Letter Day


Today my little girl turns 10 years and to  mark this special day she suggested having a Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. I was a bit surprised by the cake request which was so very different from her earlier birthdays. May be its a sign of her growing bigger and her tastes changing as a result. I wanted it to be a bit different from the traditional Red velvet So I layered  one of the inner layers with cherry preserve and  covered the entire cake with cream cheese frosting.
Source:Joy of baking
For the cake-I used this same recipe
For the Frosting
Ingredients:

1 - 8 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
1 - 8 ounce tub of Mascarpone cheese,or another pack of cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
1 1/2cups cold heavy whipping cream
Method:
Beat the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners sugar and beat until smooth. Gradually add the heavy cream and whip until the frosting is thick enough to spread. Add more sugar or cream as needed to get the right consistency.
Assemble: Once the cake cools  down cut off the domed portion of the cake using a serrated knife, . Place one of the cake, onto your serving platter. Spread the cake layer with a layer of frosting.Spread the lightly diluted cherry  preserve on top of the frosting.  Place another layer of frosting on top of this. Place the other cake on top of the frosting.  Frost the top and sides of the cake. And finally pipe your  design of choice  on the cake.







33 comments:

  1. Happy B'day to ur princess...Cake looks perfect...lovely decorations too...loved the idea of using cherries inside...

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  2. My hearty birthday wishes to ur lil princess..Cake looks super gorgeous,pretty and extremely elegant...lovely frosting Vidhya..

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  3. Happy B'day to ur daughter, cake looks awesome and lovely..very interesting one too..thanx for clearing my doubts abt the pan, will get one soon..:)

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  4. Looks super !!!

    Happy birthday to the princess.

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  5. A very special birthday wishes to Aishu...Cake looks so gorgeous n very nice decoration...sure she will love this cake to the core...lovely mom n a very lucky daughter :) Enjoy the day n have fun !!!

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  6. very yummy ... happy birthday to her ...well decorated cake awesome she is very lucky
    www.rajafood.blogspot.com

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  7. Happy birthday to your girl! Beautifully decorated and yummy...

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  8. Lots of wishes to your princess ~ God bless!
    The cake looks spectacular ~ very neat work!
    USMasala

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  9. very yummy ... happy birthday to her ...well decorated cake awesome she is very lucky

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  10. A Very Happy Birthday to your daughter. An awesome looking cake to celebrate the birthday.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  11. A very happy birthday to dear Aishwarya, The cake just looks too good...very nicely done roses

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  12. ah wow thats a breath taking cake. so so soooo pretty. please post bigger pictures for us to enjoy this even more. awesome work.
    beteen did you used the star nozzle to pipe the roses on top?

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  13. Birthday wishes to your daughter cake looks beautiful.

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  14. belated b'day wishes to ur daughter cake is very beautiful.

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  15. Belated wishes n this is as special n yummy treat for ur daughter!!!

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  16. Belated wishes for your daughter.A superb cake to have on sepcial occasions.

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  17. wishing your angel tons of love and lotsa hugs to her- my prayers for a happy successful life to aishwarya ! vidhya u r a seasoned baker gal- loved this gorgeous cake !!

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  18. A very happy bday to ur lil princess & hugs n kisses to her!!! The cake is just fantastic...Bet ur gurl was super excited with it..
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  19. A very happy birthday to your princess...The cake is spectacular....Awesome job...

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  20. Hiya first time on your blog, came across it from Kerala Kitchen and I'm well impressed with your cake I'm glad to follow you! Many birthday wishes to your lil darling.

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  21. Happy Birthday to the princess.
    The cake and the frosting has turned out so well and perfect
    South Indian Recipes

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  22. Belated birthday wishes to the little one. What a beautiful cake and very lovely choice.

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  23. Convey my Birthday wishes to your little princess.
    Cake looks wonderful, very nicely decorated and mouth watering.

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  24. U have decorated the cake so well. I am so inspired!!

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  25. convey mmy sweet birthday wishes to your daughter....the cake is awesome...i especially love the flowers on top......nice artwork....

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  26. hi vidhya.....pls tell me whether my entry for Kerala event is added...

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  28. This one looks so easy to cook and mouth-watering...delicious!

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  29. Looks so yummy! hugs and blessings to your double digits princess )
    priya

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  30. Happy Birthday to your lovely princess! That's a super yummy cake. Loved the colour of the frosting and the roses :)

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  31. Belated Happy Birthday to your little princess.
    Cake looks sooooo beautiful.

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  32. amazing one Vidhya ! and belated wishes to ur kiddo :-) Truly wonderful to see them grow up !!
    Cheers
    Kalyani
    Last few days – Send in your carrot based dishes
    Ongoing Event: Fasting Foods(Vrat ka Khaana Special)

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