Best 5 Red Velvet Heart Torte Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our sumptuous Red Velvet Heart Torte, a true masterpiece that captivates the senses. This decadent torte features a moist and velvety red sponge cake, lovingly layered with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, creating an explosion of textures and flavors in every bite. Adorned with ruby red chocolate shavings and delicate piped white chocolate hearts, this heart-shaped torte is not just a dessert; it's an edible work of art, perfect for celebrating love and special occasions. Explore the detailed recipe to recreate this stunning creation in your own kitchen, along with variations such as Red Velvet Cupcakes, Red Velvet Cake Roll, and Red Velvet Cheesecake, each offering a unique twist on the classic Red Velvet theme.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RED VELVET CREAM TORTE



Red Velvet Cream Torte image

Prepare this decadent dessert easily by starting with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix to make delicious layers of red velvet and cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boxes (15.25 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix boxes
6 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
2 bottles (1 oz each) red food color
2 cups whipping cream
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
Fresh raspberries
Rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pans.
  • Bake 27 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate layers for ease of cutting, if desired.
  • In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. (Do not overbeat.) In another large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Fold in whipped cream.
  • Trim rounded tops off 2 of the cakes. Cut each cake horizontally to make total of 6 layers. Reserve 1 layer with rounded top. On serving plate, place 1 cake layer bottom, cut side up; spread with about 1 cup of the frosting. Repeat with 4 more cake layers. Top with reserved cake layer, cut side down; frost with remaining frosting. Store loosely covered in refrigerator. Garnish with raspberries and rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 84 g, Fat 5, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg

CLASSIC RED VELVET HEART CAKES



Classic Red Velvet Heart Cakes image

For a perfect dessert recipe for any romance dinner, try these cakes. It will be very impressive to your guests and also tastes wonderful.-Hershey Food Corporation, Cheryl Reitz, Hershey, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons red food coloring
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine milk and food coloring; set aside. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture. Mix well. Stir in baking soda and vinegar. Pour into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake test done. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares or mark top of cake with a 3-in. heart-shaped cardboard template or cookie cutter and cut with a knife. Frost with vanilla frosting. Sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RED VELVET HEART TORTE



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I bake this scrumptious fruit-topped layer cake every Feb. 14 for my husband's birthday. The heart shape is really pretty for Valentine's Day. -Amy Freitag, Stanford, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package red velvet cake mix (regular size)
1 carton (6 ounces) raspberry yogurt
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup raspberry pie filling

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. heart-shaped baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine yogurt and confectioners' sugar; fold in whipped topping. Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with a fourth of the yogurt mixture. Repeat layers three times. Spread pie filling over the top to within 1 in. of edges. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

FABULOUS RED VELVET CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
2 ounces red food coloring
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vinegar
White frosting, recipe follows
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of a mixer, cream together the shortening, eggs and sugar. In a separate small bowl, mix together the cocoa and food coloring. Add the paste to the shortening mixture. Sift the flour and salt together over parchment. Add to the batter alternately with the buttermilk in 3 additions. Add the vanilla extract. Fold in the baking soda and vinegar. Pour the batter into 2 greased 9-inch cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until an inserted cake tester comes out clean. Let cool on a cooling rack. Invert the cakes from the pans.
  • Frosting: Over medium heat, cook the flour and milk until thickened. Let cool. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour mixture.
  • Frost the top of the first layer with frosting and set the second layer on top. Frost the entire cake with remaining frosting.

CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE



Classic Red Velvet Cake image

The "red" makes sense, but what about the "velvet" in Red Velvet Cake's iconic name? Food historians say it was a common description during the Victorian era when the term described cakes that had an especially soft and "velvety" crumb. From the color to the crumb, this homemade Red Velvet Cake is a dessert classic. If you prefer cupcakes over cakes, our Classic Red Velvet Cake recipe works perfectly for that - check out our "Expert Tips" section for guidance.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bottle (1 oz) red food color
2 eggs
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms and sides of 3 (8- or 9-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium saucepan, mix 1/2 cup flour and 1 1/2 cups milk with whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until mixture is very thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour mixture by tablespoonfuls; beat on high speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Fill and frost cake, using 1 cup frosting between layers. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 800, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 10 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 52 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use accurate measurements: Baking is a science, so it's important to measure your ingredients carefully. A kitchen scale is the most accurate way to measure ingredients, but you can also use measuring cups if you don't have one.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Don't open the oven door while the cake is baking: This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Red velvet heart torte is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and rich, creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. If you're looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, this red velvet heart torte is the perfect choice.

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