Golden Velvet Cake – A Luxurious Treat for Special Moments

Indulge in the elegance of our Golden Velvet Cake, where sophistication meets flavor. This luxurious red velvet cake is made with soft, moist layers and a creamy mascarpone frosting. Topped with delicate edible gold, it’s a show-stopping dessert perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration that deserves a touch of glamour.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 2 tbsp red food coloring

For the Mascarpone Frosting:

• 8 oz (226g) mascarpone cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream

For Decoration:

• Edible gold leaf or flakes

Recipe

For the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring until well combined.
4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.

For the Frosting:

1. Beat mascarpone cheese and butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
3. Stir in vanilla and heavy cream until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Level the cake layers if needed.
2. Spread a layer of frosting on one cake, then stack the second cake on top. Frost the top and sides evenly.
3. Decorate with edible gold for a luxurious finish.