Vampire’s Kiss Bleeding Red Velvet Cake

This spooky red velvet cake features a unique bleeding effect, ideal for Halloween or gothic-themed parties.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 ounce red food coloring
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raspberry sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until fully incorporated.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until smooth.
6. In a small bowl, combine baking soda and vinegar, then quickly fold into the cake batter.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For the icing, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a thin layer of icing. Add about 1/2 cup of raspberry sauce, spreading it to the edges.
11. Top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining icing.
12. Drizzle the remaining raspberry sauce over the cake, letting it drip down the sides for a bleeding effect. Serve and enjoy.

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