{"id":2678,"date":"2023-02-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.sugarhero.com\/?p=2678"},"modified":"2024-02-20T19:23:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T02:23:07","slug":"pink-and-red-velvet-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/pink-and-red-velvet-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Pink and Red Velvet Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Looking for the perfect Valentine&rsquo;s Day dessert? This Pink and Red Velvet Cake has it all &ndash; 8 beautiful cake layers, a delicious cream cheese frosting, and a super easy decoration anyone can do!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Looking for a lovely Valentine&rsquo;s Day dessert? This Pink and Red Velvet Cake has it all &ndash; 8 beautiful cake layers, a delicious cream cheese frosting, and a super easy decoration anyone can do! #sugarhero #redvelvet #cake #valentinesday\" data-pin-title=\"Pink and Red Velvet Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pink and red velvet cake on a white cake stand, decorated with jelly bean hearts.\" class=\"wp-image-25366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-1-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-1-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-1-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%92%97pink-velvet-cake-for-valentines-day\">&#128151;Pink velvet cake for Valentine&rsquo;s Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flowers and chocolates are all well and good, but if you<em> really<\/em> want to win someone&rsquo;s heart this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/tag\/valentines-day-recipes\/\">Valentine&rsquo;s Day<\/a>, you&rsquo;ve gotta up your game. Might I suggest making them a big ole layer cake as a token of affection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything about this Sky-High Pink &amp; Red Velvet Cake is swoon-worthy: the eight (!!!) layers of super-moist pink and red velvet cake, the smooth and tangy cream cheese <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/frosting\/\">frosting<\/a>, and the easy but eye-catching candy decorations ringing the sides and top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love the sound of this cake, you won&rsquo;t want to miss some of our most-beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/tag\/valentines-day-recipes\/\">Valentine&rsquo;s Day dessert recipes<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/valentines-day-sugar-cookies\/\">Valentine&rsquo;s Day Sugar Cookies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/trendy-cream-tarts\/\">Trendy Cream Tarts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cakes\/\">Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cakes<\/a>, and another romantic red velvet cake, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/pink-and-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake\/\">Heart-Topped Valentine&rsquo;s Day Cake<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Looking for a lovely Valentine&rsquo;s Day dessert? This Pink and Red Velvet Cake has it all &ndash; 8 beautiful cake layers, a delicious cream cheese frosting, and a super easy decoration anyone can do! #sugarhero #redvelvet #cake #valentinesday\" data-pin-title=\"Pink and Red Velvet Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Layer cake with several slices taken out, showing pink and red cake layers with cream cheese frosting.\" class=\"wp-image-25378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-6-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-6-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-6-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-6-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-6-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-6-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-6-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\" open><summary><span><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2><\/span><\/summary><ul><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%92%97pink-velvet-cake-for-valentines-day\">&#128151;Pink velvet cake for Valentine&rsquo;s Day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%92%ad-variations\">&#128173; Variations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">&#128161; Tips and FAQs &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%92%96-more-layer-cakes-youll-love\">&#128150; More Layer Cakes You&rsquo;ll Love<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-21272\">Sky-High Pink and Red Velvet Cake Recipe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-best-valentines-day-cakes\">THE BEST VALENTINE&rsquo;S DAY CAKES<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Ingredients<\/span> &amp;  Substitutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably have most of what you need to make this cake already, but here are a few things to keep in mind as you gather ingredients. (<em>Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Oil:<\/span><\/strong> This cake uses vegetable oil instead of butter, so it stays moist for <em>days<\/em>. You can swap in another neutral oil, like canola oil, if you&rsquo;d like. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Buttermilk:<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> Buttermilk adds moisture and flavor, and is a signature part of red velvet cake. If you don&rsquo;t have any, you can whisk together equal amounts of sour cream and milk, or Greek yogurt and milk, or check out the <a href=\"#faq\">FAQ below<\/a> for instructions on making your own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Eggs<\/strong>:<\/span> Use large eggs, and for the best results, have them at room temperature before beginning. Either let them sit out for 20-30 minutes, or submerge them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes to warm them up quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Vinegar:<\/span><\/strong> The cake recipe uses a little white vinegar to help react with the baking soda, which gives the cake a lot of lift and a super-soft texture. Don&rsquo;t worry, you can&rsquo;t taste it in the final product! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Cocoa powder:<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hx95fO\" data-eafl-id=\"52027\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cocoa powder<\/a> is a traditional part of red velvet cakes. This isn&rsquo;t a chocolate cake, however &mdash; it has just a hint of light cocoa flavor. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Gel food coloring:<\/span><\/strong> For this cake, I used Americolor gel coloring in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XQwWNb\" data-eafl-id=\"52454\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Super Red<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l8TdHm\" data-eafl-id=\"52455\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Soft Pink<\/a>. Gel color is preferred to liquid color because it&rsquo;s much more potent, so you can get brighter colors with less coloring.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Butter:<\/span><\/strong> Make sure the butter is at room temperature when making the frosting. This means it&rsquo;s pliable but cool&ndash;you don&rsquo;t want it to be greasy and melty. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Cream cheese:<\/span><\/strong> Be sure to use <em>full fat blocks of cream cheese<\/em> for the best results. Avoid &ldquo;light&rdquo; and &ldquo;whipped&rdquo; cream cheese, and any cream cheese sold in a tub. I recommend using Philadelphia brand cream cheese when possible&ndash;I have had mixed experiences with store brands. Also, make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before you begin. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Marshmallow cream:<\/span><\/strong> I like to add a bit of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3x48GLX\" data-eafl-id=\"52404\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">marshmallow cream<\/a> to this cream cheese frosting &mdash; it helps with stability and texture. But you can omit it if you&rsquo;d like. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Heart-shaped jelly beans:<\/span><\/strong> This cake is decorated with these sweet &ldquo;cherry lovers&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Rjuyw5\" data-eafl-id=\"52406\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">heart-shaped jelly beans<\/a>. If you can&rsquo;t find them, you can recreate the look with basically any heart-shaped candy. I think conversation hearts would be a fun variation on this idea!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Looking for a lovely Valentine&rsquo;s Day dessert? This Pink and Red Velvet Cake has it all &ndash; 8 beautiful cake layers, a delicious cream cheese frosting, and a super easy decoration anyone can do! #sugarhero #redvelvet #cake #valentinesday\" data-pin-title=\"Pink and Red Velvet Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-3a.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the side of a cake, showing the cream cheese frosting and red and pink candy decorations.\" class=\"wp-image-25368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-3a.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-3a-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-3a-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-3a-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-3a-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-3a-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-3a-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-3a-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-3a.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Equipment<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">8-inch cake pans:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>My absolute favorite cake pans are 3-inch tall pans with removable bottoms, like these <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XURYKs\" data-eafl-id=\"52396\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">8-inch cake pans<\/a>. They&rsquo;re super versatile, can handle extra-high cakes and cheesecakes, and make removing even the stickiest cake a cinch. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Mixer:<\/span><\/strong> You&rsquo;ll need some kind of mixer to properly beat the cake batter and frosting. Either a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31xijBW\" data-eafl-id=\"51977\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">stand mixer<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3juv6CH\" data-eafl-id=\"52458\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">hand mixer<\/a> will work fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Cake turntable:<\/strong><\/span>You can certainly make this cake without a cake turntable, but it&rsquo;s much easier to layer and decorate cakes when you use one. If you think you will be making cakes regularly, it&rsquo;s worth it to pick one up &mdash; my favorite is this Ateco <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3joJEDV\">revolving cake stand<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Offset spatula:<\/span><\/strong> A medium <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40gYpct\" data-eafl-id=\"52400\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">offset spatula<\/a> is perfect for smoothing frosting on the sides and top of the cake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Piping bag and tip:<\/span><\/strong> I like these <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Jvbt80\">piping bags<\/a> (I wash them and re-use them to reduce waste!) and used a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HO5gDc\">large closed star piping tip<\/a> to pipe the rosettes on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Looking for a lovely Valentine&rsquo;s Day dessert? This Pink and Red Velvet Cake has it all &ndash; 8 beautiful cake layers, a delicious cream cheese frosting, and a super easy decoration anyone can do! #sugarhero #redvelvet #cake #valentinesday\" data-pin-title=\"Pink and Red Velvet Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-5.jpg\" alt=\"Pink and red velvet layer cake with several slices taken out, and a slice of cake displayed in front on a white plate.\" class=\"wp-image-25372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-5-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-5-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-5-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-5.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%92%ad-variations\">&#128173; Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of different ways to play around with this recipe! Try one of these fun variations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turn it into cupcakes:<\/strong> this recipe can easily be converted into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/red-white-blue-cupcakes\/\">Red Velvet Cupcakes<\/a>. A single batch of the red velvet cake batter makes about 24 cupcakes, and you can bake them at 350 F for about 20-23 minutes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Put it in a jar:<\/strong> use this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/red-velvet-cake-in-a-jar\/\">Red Velvet Cake in a Jar recipe<\/a> to assemble this cake in adorable, single-serving jars. Perfect for parties and celebrations!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add additional flavors:<\/strong> because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/red-velvet-icebox-cakes\/\">red velvet<\/a> and cream cheese frosting are both fairly neutral flavors, you can get creative and add extra flavoring extracts to the cake batter or frosting. One of my favorites is adding a bit of mint, like in this wintery <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/red-velvet-trifle-with-peppermint-cream-cheese-frosting\/\">Red Velvet Trifle<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change the color scheme:<\/strong> maybe it&rsquo;s not Valentine&rsquo;s Day, or maybe you hate pink and red. No worries! Most colors will work with this cake batter. But because there is a bit of cocoa in it, it&rsquo;s not a great choice for lighter colors like yellow. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decorate differently:<\/strong> you can use other candies for decoration, or go in a whole different direction entirely! Try rolling the sides in sprinkles, or get creative by topping it with a heart like this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/pink-and-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake\/\">Valentine&rsquo;s Day cake.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try other frostings: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/swiss-meringue-buttercream-recipe\/\">Swiss meringue<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/the-easiest-swiss-meringue-buttercream\/\">easy Swiss meringue<\/a>, or even stabilized whipped cream would be great with this tender cake. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Looking for a lovely Valentine&rsquo;s Day dessert? This Pink and Red Velvet Cake has it all &ndash; 8 beautiful cake layers, a delicious cream cheese frosting, and a super easy decoration anyone can do! #sugarhero #redvelvet #cake #valentinesday\" data-pin-title=\"Pink and Red Velvet Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of slice of pink and red velvet cake on a white plate, with several bites taken out.\" class=\"wp-image-25376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-5-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-5-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-5-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-5-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-5-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-5-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/red-pink-velvet-alt-5-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">&#128161; Tips and FAQs &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homemade Buttermilk replacement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&rsquo;t have buttermilk on hand, you can easily make your own. Combine 3 TBSP of fresh lemon juice or white vinegar with 3 cups of 2% or whole milk. Stir well, and let the milk sit for 10 minutes, until it&rsquo;s thickened slightly, then you can use it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705436406459\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can this recipe be turned into cupcakes?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! Line cupcake pans with 24 paper wrappers. Scoop batter into pans and bake at 350 F for 20-22 minutes, until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Cool completely before decorating.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705436427923\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What makes a red velvet cake?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Traditional red velvet cake has a few signature components: buttermilk, a bit of cocoa powder, and white vinegar, which reacts with the acidity of the buttermilk, cocoa and baking soda to give the cake its traditional velvety texture. And of course, these days it&rsquo;s customary to add lots of red food coloring as well, but that&rsquo;s entirely optional.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705436464212\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Make-ahead and storage information<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Both components of this cake can be made ahead of time. The frosting can be made and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. To use it, let it sit at room temperature until cool but not cold, then mix it briefly to give it a smooth, creamy consistency again.<br><br>The cake layers can be baked, then wrapped well in plastic wrap when still slightly warm. Freeze them for up to 6 months. Let them defrost in the refrigerator or at room temperature. They don&rsquo;t have to defrost all the way &mdash; I actually like working with slightly frozen layers when assembling tall layer cakes, because it adds additional stability.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Looking for a lovely Valentine&rsquo;s Day dessert? This Pink and Red Velvet Cake has it all &ndash; 8 beautiful cake layers, a delicious cream cheese frosting, and a super easy decoration anyone can do! #sugarhero #redvelvet #cake #valentinesday\" data-pin-title=\"Pink and Red Velvet Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-4.jpg\" alt=\"Three slices of pink and red velvet cake on white plates.\" class=\"wp-image-25371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-4-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-4-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-4-378x567.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-4-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pink-red-velvet-cake-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%92%96-more-layer-cakes-youll-love\">&#128150; More Layer Cakes You&rsquo;ll Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/blueberry-layer-cake\/\">Blueberry Layer Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/mint-chocolate-chip-layer-cake\/\">Mint Chocolate Chip Layer Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/circus-animal-layer-cake\/\">Circus Animal Layer Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberries-cream-layer-cake\/\">Strawberries and Cream Layer Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/spring-in-bloom-layer-cake\/\">Spring In Bloom Layer Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/watermelon-layer-cake\/\">Watermelon Layer Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-19881 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"24\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake-square-featured-image-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"A Red Velvet Valentine's Day Cake on a white cake platter next to a gift box and ribbon.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake-square-featured-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake-square-featured-image-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake-square-featured-image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake-square-featured-image-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake-square-featured-image-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake-square-featured-image-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake-square-featured-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake-square-featured-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake-square-featured-image.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n    <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\" id=\"pink-and-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake\">Pink and Red Velvet Valentine&rsquo;s Day Cake<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Nothing says &ldquo;love&rdquo; like this Pink and Red Velvet Valentine&rsquo;s Day Cake! The uniquely sized tiers give it a modern look, and the graphic red, black, and white heart-and-arrow pattern is striking. You&rsquo;ll swoon over this romantic red velvet cake! <\/span><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/pink-and-red-velvet-valentines-day-cake\/\" style=\"color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-text, var(--wp--preset--color--background));background-color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-bg, var(--wp--preset--color--senary));border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;padding: 8px 12px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Pink and Red Velvet Valentine&rsquo;s Day Cake\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-20974 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/truffle-heart-cake-1-sq-featured-image-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Truffle-Topped Heart Cake on a linen tablecloth with birds on it.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/truffle-heart-cake-1-sq-featured-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/truffle-heart-cake-1-sq-featured-image-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/truffle-heart-cake-1-sq-featured-image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/truffle-heart-cake-1-sq-featured-image-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/truffle-heart-cake-1-sq-featured-image-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/truffle-heart-cake-1-sq-featured-image-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/truffle-heart-cake-1-sq-featured-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/truffle-heart-cake-1-sq-featured-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/truffle-heart-cake-1-sq-featured-image.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n    <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\" id=\"truffle-topped-heart-cake\">Truffle-Topped Heart Cake<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This&nbsp;Truffle-Topped Heart Cake is a chocolate lover's dream come true! It starts with a moist chocolate cake, layered with chocolate-blackberry filling and covered with a shiny chocolate glaze. Top it off with a mass of homemade chocolate truffles!<\/span><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/truffle-topped-heart-cake\/\" style=\"color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-text, var(--wp--preset--color--background));background-color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-bg, var(--wp--preset--color--senary));border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;padding: 8px 12px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Truffle-Topped Heart Cake\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-21272\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"21272\" data-servings=\"20\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\"><div class=\"cwp-food-header\">\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-header__top\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"><\/polygon><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">3<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Looking for a lovely Valentine&rsquo;s Day dessert? This Pink and Red Velvet Cake has it all &ndash; 8 beautiful cake layers, a delicious cream cheese frosting, and a super easy decoration anyone can do! <\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yields<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-21272 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text-buttons wprm-block-text-bold\" data-recipe=\"21272\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-button-background=\"#d2016f\" data-button-accent=\"#ffffff\" data-button-radius=\"3px\">20<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-bold\">slices<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-21272-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-21272-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"21272\" data-servings=\"20\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-21272-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"20\" data-recipe=\"21272\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"20\" data-recipe=\"21272\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"20\" data-recipe=\"21272\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-21272 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"21272\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Standard\">US Standard<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"21272\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--senary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Red Velvet Cake:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;10.5 oz all-purpose flour, [adjustable]2 1\/2 cups[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">2 1\/2 cups<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;10.5 oz granulated sugar, [adjustable]1 1\/2 cups[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1 1\/2 cups<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hx95fO\" data-eafl-id=\"52027\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">unsweetened cocoa powder<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 cup vegetable oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FaqNUP\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vegetable oil<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1.5 cups buttermilk, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">buttermilk<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 large eggs, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 TBSP red gel food coloring,  or [adjustable]2 TBSP[\/adjustable] red liquid food coloring\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XQwWNb\" data-eafl-id=\"52454\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">red gel food coloring<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"> or <span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">2 TBSP<\/span> red liquid food coloring<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp white vinegar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">white vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Pink Velvet Cake:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;10.5 oz all-purpose flour, [adjustable]2 1\/2 cups[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">2 1\/2 cups<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;10.5 oz granulated sugar, [adjustable]1 1\/2 cups[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1 1\/2 cups<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 cup vegetable oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FaqNUP\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vegetable oil<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 &frac12; cups buttermilk, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 &frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">buttermilk<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 large eggs, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp pink gel food coloring, or 2 tsp pink liquid food coloring\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l8TdHm\" data-eafl-id=\"52455\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pink gel food coloring<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or 2 tsp pink liquid food coloring<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp white vinegar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">white vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Cream Cheese Frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"24\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"25\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 lbs full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lbs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">full-fat cream cheese<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"26\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-23\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3.5 oz marshmallow cream or fluff, [adjustable]1\/2 cup[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-23\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3x48GLX\" data-eafl-id=\"52404\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">marshmallow cream or fluff<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1\/2 cup<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"27\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-24\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 TBSP vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-24\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"28\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-25\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3 lbs powdered sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-25\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lbs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">powdered sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"29\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-26\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4 cup heavy cream, or milk\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-26\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heavy cream<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or milk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"30\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-27\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4 tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-27\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To Decorate:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"32\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-28\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 cups heart-shaped jelly beans\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-28\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Rjuyw5\" data-eafl-id=\"52406\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">heart-shaped jelly beans<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"wpforms-container one-line 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wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To Make the Cakes:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat oven to 350 F. Line four 8-inch cake pans with parchment rounds, and spray the pans with nonstick cooking spray.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Begin by making the red velvet cake: in a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa, and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla, and mix on medium speed with a paddle attachment until everything is smooth.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Stop the mixer, add the dry ingredients, and mix on low until the flour streaks disappear. Turn the speed to medium and continue to mix until any lumps are gone and the batter is smooth. Divide the batter between two cake pans.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Wash your bowl and paddle, and repeat the process to make the pink velvet layer cakes. They will be made in exactly the same way, except the pink velvet doesn&rsquo;t contain any cocoa powder, and the amount of food coloring used is less. Bake the pink and red velvet cakes for 30 minutes, until the tops spring back when touched lightly and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Cool the cakes completely on a wire rack, then turn them out of the pans and wrap them well in plastic wrap. Place the cakes in the freezer to chill for at least 1 hour before assembling the cake. They don&rsquo;t need to be frozen solid, but it will be much easier to assemble if they are partially frozen and firm. If you do want to make them in advance and freeze them for several days or several weeks, that&rsquo;s fine&mdash;they will keep well. Just let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before trying to slice them so they&rsquo;re easier to cut.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To Make the Frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Combine the butter, cream cheese, and marshmallow cream in the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Cream them together until they&rsquo;re light and fluffy, without any chunks of butter or cream cheese. Add the vanilla and salt, and mix it in.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the powdered sugar and cream, and mix on low speed until the sugar is moistened. Turn the speed to medium-high and whip until the frosting is fluffy and light. Add more cream or sugar as desired, to get your optimal texture. Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator until ready to use. If it&rsquo;s too cold straight from the fridge, beat it briefly until it&rsquo;s a workable texture.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To Assemble:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Working with partially frozen cakes, cut each one in half so you have 4 red velvet rounds and 4 pink velvet rounds. Place a red velvet round on a cardboard cake circle, and top it with about 1\/2 &ndash; 2\/3 cup of frosting. Use an offset spatula to spread the frosting to the edge of the cake. Place a pink velvet round on top, and top it with more cream cheese.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Continue to layer the cakes and frosting until you have stacked all 8 cake layers. Spread a very thin layer of frosting on the top and sides of the cake. It will look rough and imperfect, and that&rsquo;s okay &ndash; this is the &ldquo;crumb coat&rdquo; and it is used to lock in any stray crumbs. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour, until the frosting on the outside is cold and firm. Add a thicker layer of frosting to the top and sides of each cake, covering the crumb coat, making sure the frosting is as smooth as possible. To get the sides extra-smooth, run a metal offset spatula under very hot water, then wipe it dry and run it along the sides of the cake&mdash;the heat from the spatula helps smooth out the frosting.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer some remaining frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, and pipe a ring of rosettes around the outer edge of the cake.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-2-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Press heart-shaped jelly beans into the side of the cake in the pattern of your choice, and add a heart on top of each rosette. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21272-step-2-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Keep the cake refrigerated until shortly before you're ready to serve it. This cake keeps well, and should stay moist for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-21272-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Recipe Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To make cupcakes:<\/strong> Line cupcake pans with 24 paper wrappers. Scoop batter into pans and bake at 350 F for 20-22 minutes, until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Cool completely before decorating.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><span data-slate-fragment=\"JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMkl0JTIwY2FuJTIwYWxzbyUyMGJlJTIwbWFkZSUyMGluJTIwOS1pbmNoJTIwcGFucyUyMGlmJTIweW91JTIwcHJlZmVyJTIweW91ciUyMGNha2UlMjB0byUyMGJlJTIwc2xpZ2h0bHklMjBzaG9ydGVyJTIwYW5kJTIwd2lkZXIuJTIyJTdEJTVEJTdEJTVE\">This cake can also be made in 9-inch pans if you prefer your cake to be slightly shorter and wider.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-measuring-tips\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Measuring Tips<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Our recipes are developed using weight measurements, and we highly recommend using a kitchen scale for baking whenever possible. However, if you prefer to use cups, volume measurements are provided as well. PLEASE NOTE: the adage &ldquo;8 oz = 1 cup&rdquo; is NOT true when speaking about weight, so don&rsquo;t be concerned if the measurements don&rsquo;t fit this formula.<\/p>\n\t\t<p>Want to learn more about baking measurements and conversion?<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#measurements\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-21272-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">849<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">125<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">36<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">131<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">569<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">166<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">100<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1283<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">102<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--quaternary);margin: 0px;padding-top: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);padding-bottom: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon 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