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Red Velvet Cake Bites with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Elegant mini squares of rich red velvet cake layered with silky cream cheese frosting, topped with a generous swirl and red velvet crumbs—perfect for festive gatherings or sweet indulgence any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • For the Red Velvet Cake:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, egg, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
  4. Gradually mix wet ingredients into the dry until smooth. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cake cool completely before slicing horizontally into two even layers.
  7. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
  8. Spread frosting evenly over one cake layer, then top with the second. Chill for 20 minutes to set.
  9. Cut into 2-inch squares. Pipe a swirl of frosting on top of each square and garnish with red velvet crumbs.
  10. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For cleaner cuts, chill the cake thoroughly before slicing into squares.
  • Use gel food coloring for a deeper red hue without thinning the batter.
  • Leftover cake scraps can be used for garnishing or rolled into cake truffles.

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Keywords: red velvet bites, mini red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, holiday dessert, party treat

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