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Red Velvet Cake Sandwiches


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 sandwiches 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious red velvet cake sandwiches filled with a sweet cream cheese filling.


Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 teaspoons buttermilk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350°.
  2. Cut a sheet of parchment paper that fits a large sheet pan. Use a 6-ounce standard ramekin to trace 8 circles onto the paper. Flip the paper over so that the pencil marks won’t touch the cakes.
  3. Then, in a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla.
  4. Add the egg yolk and food coloring.
  5. Sift over the flour and baking soda. Beat it together, adding the buttermilk slowly. The batter will be thick. Use a cookie scoop to measure 2 teaspoons into each circle on the sheet pan. Spread the dough into a circle as best you can.
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes; they will still be very soft but a toothpick inserted will come out clean. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack. Let cool completely before adding filling.
  7. Beat together all filling ingredients. Divide the filling between 4 cakes. Top with the 4 remaining cakes to make sandwiches.

Notes

  • Ensure the cakes are completely cool before adding the filling to prevent melting.
  • Use red food coloring as desired for the intensity of color.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg