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    Home » Cakes » Red Velvet Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream

    Published: Feb 10, 2021 · Modified: Apr 19, 2023 by Cheryl Norris · This post may contain affiliate links

    Red Velvet Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream

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    The classic red velvet cake with its soft and tender crumb is perfect for everyday or special occasions.  This delicious treat is the perfect blend of chocolate flavor, vanilla, and velvety smooth texture, all topped off with a decadent mascarpone frosting.  This cake is so good it will become your favorite recipe for red velvet cake.

    Red Velvet Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream on a cake stand and a cake server next to it.
    Red Velvet Cake
    Jump to:
    • What Does Red Velvet Cake Taste Like
    • Red Velvet Cake Ingredients
    • How to Make Red Velvet Cake
    • Whipped Cream is the Secret Ingredient
    • How to Make the Mascarpone Frosting
    • How to Assemble the Cake
    • Why Is It Called Red Velvet Cake
    • Pro Tips for Making This Recipe
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • If You Like This Recipe, Try These Recipes
    • Red Velvet Cake

    Early in our marriage, my husband asked for a red velvet cake for Valentine's Day.  I was determined to make the best version possible, so I rolled up my sleeves researched and after multiple tests come up with this delicious soft velvety cake.  My trick to get the incredibly fluffy texture of this cake is to fold in whipped cream which helps produce the best red velvet cake you will ever taste.  

    And instead of the traditional cream cheese frosting I developed a mascarpone buttercream which adds a decadent and rich flavor to the cake. I think it is the best frosting for red velvet cake as it pairs really well with the flavors and texture of the cake.

    This recipe for red velvet cake is a family favorite. For other family favorites try my recipes for Coconut Layer Cake and Lemon Bundt Cake. If want cupcakes instead of a cake get my recipe for Red Velvet Cupcakes. 

    What Does Red Velvet Cake Taste Like

    Red velvet cake has a distinctive flavor and texture all its own. The cake has a mild chocolate flavor with a slightly tangy flavor from the buttermilk.  Another thing that sets this cake apart is its incredibly moist and velvety crumb. The combination of natural cocoa powder, vinegar, and buttermilk in the cake batter creates this unique soft texture that no other cake has.  

    Red Velvet Cake Ingredients

    These are the ingredients you'll need for this amazing cake:

    Red velvet cake ingredients organized on a flat surface - cake flour, granulated sugar, buttermilk, kosher salt, baking soda, vanilla extract, vinegar, red food coloring, cocoa powder, baking powder, large eggs, heavy cream

    Red Velvet Cake

    • Cake Flour: Cake flour produces a really tender crumb. If you substitute it with all-purpose flour substitute it by weight (257 grams).
    • Natural Cocoa Powder: Cocoa powder gives this cake its distinctive chocolate flavor and helps produce an enticing reddish-brown color.
    • Unsalted Butter: Butter adds flavor to the cake and helps make it tender.  Use room temperature (65-68 degrees F) butter to ensure that you’re able to cream it with the sugar.    
    • Granulated Sugar: Sugar adds sweetness and moisture to the cake.
    • Large Eggs: The egg yolks add fat to the cake and egg whites add structure.  The eggs should be at room temperature (65-68 degrees F) to ensure they emulsify with the other ingredients.  Cold eggs will result in a dense and stodgy cake.
    • Baking Soda and Baking Powder:  The chemical leaveners help the cake rise, but the combination of baking soda, vinegar, and cocoa also helps produce the reddish-brown color and tender texture of this cake.  
    • Buttermilk: Buttermilk helps make the cake tender.  It also adds a slightly tangy flavor to the cake.
    • White Vinegar: The chemical reaction of the vinegar, cocoa, and baking soda help produce the cake's color and tenderness
    • Red Paste Food Gel: The red gel paste is preferred over liquid food color because it ensures a more even color without having to add a lot of food coloring.  It also doesn’t affect the texture because it is not a liquid and you don’t have to add a lot to get the right color.
    • Heavy Cream: When the cake bakes the baking soda and baking powder cause the air bubbles in the whipped cream to expand producing the cake with a higher rise and even fluffier texture.

    Mascarpone Buttercream

    • Mascarpone Cheese. This cheese has a mildly sweet, almost nutty flavor with a fresh buttery taste that goes really well with sweet cake.
    • Unsalted Butter. The butter ensures a nice creamy texture.
    • Powdered Sugar. This recipe only uses 2 cups of powdered sugar, but if you like your frosting sweeter you can add up 1/2 cup more than the recipe calls for.
    • Vanilla Extract. Vanilla extract is a nice addition to the frosting and pairs really well with the cocoa cake. The vanilla extract can be replaced with almond extract or another extract of your choosing.

    Full ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Red Velvet Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream - two slices on two small plates and the main cake in the background on a cake plate.
    Red Velvet Cake Slices

    How to Make Red Velvet Cake

    Making red velvet from scratch is easier than you think and better than a cake you'll get from a bakery.

    Prep your cake pans and line them with parchment paper. I use these 9-inch baking parchment circles to line the cake pans. The parchment paper ensures that the cake comes out clean every time.

    The red velvet cake dry ingredients mixed together in a glass mixing bowl

    Step 1: Place the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa in a medium bowl and whisk for 30 seconds to ensure all the ingredients are combined. Set the flour mixture aside.

    Crack the eggs into a small bowl, measure out the vinegar into a small prep bowl and measure out the buttermilk into a glass measuring cup.

    Butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer with the eggs in a small bowl next to the mixer

    Step 2: Place the sugar and the butter in a bowl of a stand mixer and with the paddle attachment mix on low speed until the ingredients are just combined, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.

    Butter and sugar creamed together in the bowl of a stand mixer

    Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time mixing on medium for about 20 seconds until each egg is well incorporated. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.

    Red velvet cake batter after the dry ingredients are added and mixed in

    Step 4: Alternate the addition of the dry ingredients and the buttermilk. Mix the flour mixture in on low speed to avoid the development of gluten which will toughen the cake.

    The cake batter in the stand mixer after the red food coloring is added

    Step 5: Add the red gel food coloring and the vinegar and mix on low speed until most of the cake batter has turned red. But be careful to not add too much food coloring, because it can give the cake a bitter taste.

    Whipped cream in a medium-sized bowl

    Step 6: Whip the heavy cream until there are soft peaks.

    whipped cream mixed into the red velvet cake batter

    Step 7: Fold the whipped cream into the cake batter until there are no white streaks.

    The red velvet cake batter divided between two 9-inch cake pans

    Step 8: Divide the batter between the parchment lined 9-inch cake pans and smooth the tops with an offset spatula. Bake the cake layers until the a cake tester inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean or the temperature in the center registers 202 degrees F with an instant-read thermometer.

    When the cake is done remove the layers from the oven. Let them cool in the cake pans and then invert the layers onto wire racks.

    Whipped Cream is the Secret Ingredient

    So the secret to making this cake even fluffier is whipped cream.  Such a simple ingredient, but makes a huge difference in the cake.  Whipped cream works because as you whip the heavy cream, you create bubbles and those bubbles expand even more when the cake is baked. 

    I learned this from Bakewise by Shirley Corriher and the section on cakes alone is worth the price of the book.  I like to understand how things work, and her book explains it all.  It's the perfect book for a self-declared baking nerd like me.

    I couldn't believe such a simple thing worked, but it really does.  When I cut into the cake I was excited to see that it actually worked.  The cake tasted amazing and the texture was softer than anything I'd made before.

    How to Make the Mascarpone Frosting

    This buttercream is amazing - it's rich and decadent, without being overly sweet. And it's easy to make.  It's so good I can eat it by itself, but that's not something I like to confess.

    To make the buttercream place the mascarpone, butter, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer, and with the whisk attachment beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

    Whipped mascarpone buttercream in a bowl

    Add the vanilla and beat on medium-high for 30 seconds.  Add the powdered sugar and mix on low until the sugar is combined. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for until fluffy and smooth, about 2 minutes.

    I made four versions of this buttercream before I found the right combination of ingredients.  In the end I replaced the cream cheese with mascarpone and reduced the sugar to get the perfect texture and amazingly rich buttercream.

    Red Velvet Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream with a cut slice pull part of the way out

    How to Assemble the Cake

    After the cake has completely cooled, place one of the layers on a cake board or a plate. If the cake layer is a little domed, use a serrated knife to level the top of the cake. Save the cake scraps for snacking.

    Add the buttercream to the cake layer and spread it evenly across the cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top - making sure the edges of the top and bottom are lined up.

    Crumb coat the sides and bottom of the cake with a thin layer of frosting. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. Add about 1-1/4 cup of buttercream to the top of the and spread across the top. Spread a thin even layer around the sides of the cake. Decorate the cake with the remaining frosting and chocolate ganache, if you're using it.

    Two slices of red velvet cake with mascarpone buttercream on small plates

    Why Is It Called Red Velvet Cake

    This cake gets its name from the deep maroon or reddish-brown color and velvety soft texture of the cake. The red color is produced with the chemical reaction of cocoa powder, vinegar, and buttermilk and is enhanced with the addition of red food coloring.

    The acidity in the buttermilk reacts with the cocoa powder turning it from brown to vibrant red.

    Pro Tips for Making This Recipe

    • Use a scale to weigh the flour for the most accurate results. Too much flour will result in a dry cake and too little flour will result in a sunken cake.
    • The eggs, butter, and buttermilk should all be at room temperature before combining them with other ingredients. Room temperature for these ingredients is typically between 65 - 70 degrees F.
    • Line the cake pans with parchment paper to ensure a clean release from the pan.
    • The mascarpone cheese and butter for the frosting should be at 65-68 degrees F when baking the frosting. If it is too cold, it won't incorporate and if it is too warm, the frosting won't set up and it might be soupy.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I store this cake?

    The frosted cake should be stored in the refrigerator. Place the cake in a cake container or lightly cover it with plastic wrap. The cake will keep for about 5 days. Bring the cake to room temperature for about 1 hour before serving it.

    Can I freeze this cake?

    Yes, you can freeze the assembled cake or individual slices. Place the frosted cake in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Then wrap it in three layers of plastic wrap before freezing for up to 2 months. Thaw the cake in the refrigerator the night before, then bring to room temperature before serving.

    Why did my cake come out dense?

    Multiple things can contribute to a dense cake. Overmixing will cause the cake to fall once it comes out of the oven. Cold eggs will create a dense and stodgy cake. Expired baking soda or baking powder will result in a flat cake.

    Why does my cake taste bitter?

    Adding too much food color will cause the cake to have a bitter aftertaste. Don't add more than 1-1/2 teaspoons of the red food gel paste to this recipe.

    A cut Red Velvet Cake with mascarpone buttercream on a cake plate
    Red Velvet Cake

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    Red Velvet Cake

    This Red Velvet Cake is now one of my favorites.  It's light, moist and tender and easy to make.  The addition of whipped cream, something I learned from Shirley Corriher, makes it even fluffier.  The mascarpone buttercream is rich and creamy without being overly sweet.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Yield: 12 servings
    Author: Cheryl Norris

    Equipment

    • 5-Quart Stand Mixer
    • Digital Scale
    • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
    • 9-inch Parchment Paper
    • Silicone Spatula

    Ingredients

    Red Velvet Cake

    • 2-1/4 cups (257 grams) cake flour sifted
    • 2 tablespoons (12 grams) natural cocoa powder sifted
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1-1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
    • 8 tablespoons (114 grams) unsalted butter room temperature (65-68 degrees F)
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 2 large (100 grams) eggs room temperature (65-68 degrees F)
    • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature (65-68 degrees F)
    • 1 tablespoon vinegar
    • Gel Paste Food Color - Red use 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream cold

    Mascarpone Buttercream

    • 16 ounces (454 grams) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
    • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter room temperature
    • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 cups (230 grams) powdered sugar sifted

    Chocolate Decoration (Optional)

    • 2 ounces bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate chopped or chocolate chips
    • 1/4 cup heavy cream

    Instructions

    • IMPORTANT NOTE: The most important thing to remember is not to overmix or over beat the cake batter. When adding the eggs, only mix them until they are just incorporated into the batter. When adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk mix on medium-low until just incorporated. Overmixing the batter will result in a compact, dense cake.

    For the Cake

    • Place the beaters and the bowl for the heavy cream in the refrigerator
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour two round 9-inch cake pans and place parchment paper on the bottom of each pan.
    • Place the cake flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt in a bowl and whisk to combine.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the butter and the sugar with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until it is pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat on medium speed for about 20 seconds. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating on medium speed until well combined, about 20 seconds. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and beat for another 30 seconds.
    • Add 1/3 of the flour mixture and mix on low speed just until incorporated. Add 1/2 of the buttermilk. Continue to alternate the flour and the buttermilk. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add 3-5 squirts of red food color gel paste and the vinegar and mix on medium speed until the food gel and vinegar are well combined into the batter. Scrape the bottom of the bowl one more time and mix on low speed until the batter is the same color throughout.
    • For the whipping cream, remove the bowl and the beaters from the refrigerator. Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Stir about 1/4 of the whipped cream into the cake batter. Then gently fold the rest of the whipped cream into the batter.
    • Divide the batter evenly between the two pans, approximately 590 grams per pan. Smooth the top of the batter with an offset spatula to even out the layer. Bake until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.  
    • Remove the cakes from the oven and cool the cakes for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Spray the wire racks with nonstick spray or lightly brush them with oil. The oil will make it easier to remove the cake from the wire racks once they are cooled. Invert the cakes onto the wire racks and let them cool completely on the wire racks, for at least 1 hour.
    • The cakes can be stored at room temperature wrapped in plastic for about 24 hours or frozen for up to 1 month. If freezing the cake layers, wrap each layer in two layers of plastic wrap, then place each cake in a freezer storage bag.

    Mascarpone Buttercream

    • This recipe makes about 4-3/4 cups of buttercream.   
    • Combine the mascarpone, butter, and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer, and with the whisk attachment beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat on medium-high for 30 seconds.  Add the powdered sugar and mix on low until the sugar is combined. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for until fluffy and smooth, about 2 minutes.

    Chocolate Ganache (Optional)

    • Place the chopped chocolate or the chocolate chips in a small bowl. Measure the cream into a measuring cup and heat it in the microwave until it starts to bubble around the edges. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let it sit for 20 seconds and then stir with a small spatula until the mixture is smooth all one color.
    • If decoration as seen in recipe mixtures, let the ganache cool to 75 degrees F. Place it in a small pastry bag with a #5 Wilton tip and then decorate the top of the cake.

    Assembling the Cake

    • Place 1 cake layer on a plate or cake board. Spread 1 cup of buttercream evenly over the first layer. Add the second layer and crumb coat the sides and top of the cake with a thin layer of buttercream.
    • Add 1 to 1-1/4 cups of buttercream to the top and spread evenly to the edges. the top to the edge of the cake. If decorating the cake in the naked style, spread another thin layer of buttercream around the sides of the cake.
    • If decorating with the chocolate ganache, spoon the cooled ganache into a pastry bag. Snip off the tip of the bag and decorate the top of the cake with a cross-hatch pattern, swirls, or squiggles. Use the remaining buttercream for decorations.

    Notes

    Sifting Ingredients: Cake flour and cocoa powder tend to be lumpy right out of the packaging which is why it is important to sift it.  Sifting will ensure that there are no lumps in the final batter and everything is evenly distributed.
    Substitutions: The mascarpone can be replaced with an equal amount of cream cheese.
    If you don't have buttermilk, make your own by combining 1 cup of whole milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice of distilled white vinegar. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 5 minutes before using it.
    Increase Buttercream Amount: If you want more buttercream for frosting the sides of the cake, add 114 grams (1/2 cup) of additional butter and an additional 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.
    Cupcakes:  If you'd like to make cupcakes instead use this recipe for Red Velvet Cupcakes.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0mg
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    1. Jessica Lawson says

      February 25, 2021 at 10:58 am

      This is one of the best red velvet cake recipes I've ever made and I've tried so many of them! The whipped cream really makes it so moist and fluffy. The frosting is also DELICIOUS. Will be making this again.

      Reply
      • Cheryl Norris says

        February 28, 2021 at 9:50 am

        Hi Jessica
        Thank you so much for visiting the blog and trying this recipe.  I am so glad that you enjoyed it and that you consider it the best red velvet cake that you've ever tried.  That is high praise and I appreciate it. 

        Reply
    2. Heather says

      February 26, 2021 at 7:20 am

      Cheryl, this just became my new go-to red velvet recipe! The mascarpone buttercream is such a great idea as opposed to regular cream cheese. Thanks for providing detailed instruction steps which made it easy to replicate!

      Reply
      • Cheryl Norris says

        February 28, 2021 at 9:51 am

        Hi Heather
        Yaaa! I love that this is now your go-to recipe. Thank you so much. I'm so glad that you like the mascarpone buttercream. It's one of my favorites and I tend to want to put in on everything. And thank you for leaving a comment.

        Reply
    3. Marta says

      February 26, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      My son is a huge red velvet cake lover, so when I scrolled to this recipe I knew I'd have to make it. We all enjoyed it, especially the mascarpone buttercream!

      Reply
    4. Renia says

      February 27, 2021 at 4:50 pm

      Such a delicious, light and flavorful red velvet cake. This was the perfect dessert for my chocolate loving family members

      Reply
    5. Kate says

      February 28, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      This is one of the best red velvet cakes I have ever made! I am making this again for my doctor's birthday tomorrow!

      Reply
    6. Kate says

      February 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      Typo, I meant I am making this again for my daughter! I am in Germany and the German name for daughter is Tochter. Now we know what happens when you are thinking in one language and writing in another, lol!

      Reply
    7. Mila @ Hangry Woman says

      March 01, 2021 at 6:54 am

      This was so good, and I loved making it "naked cake" style. It ended up being beautiful and tasty!

      Reply
    8. Capri says

      March 01, 2021 at 10:37 am

      Your red velvet cake is absolutely stunning! This is the best red velvet cake recipe that I've ever tried! I almost ate the whole cake by myself!

      Reply
    9. Immaculate Ruému says

      March 01, 2021 at 8:47 pm

      I really enjoyed making this red velvet cake. The taste, the appearance and texture were perfect. More than I expected

      Reply
    10. britneybreaksbread says

      March 03, 2021 at 8:01 am

      We loved this cake! I made it for valentine's day and it was a hit! That mascarpone buttercream is AMAZING!

      Reply
    11. Jazz says

      March 03, 2021 at 8:16 am

      Very easy to follow recipe and we really enjoyed the cake! Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Chenée says

      March 03, 2021 at 9:54 am

      I've never tried a mascarpone buttercream frosting before and now I'm hooked! Thank you for this amazing red velvet recipe -- red velvet cake can be hit or miss and this one is definitely a HIT! It came out so fluffy and had the perfect rich red velvet flavor.

      Reply
    13. Tamara says

      March 03, 2021 at 10:10 am

      This is our favorite cake in our household. That icing was absolutely delicious it’s definitely going to be my go to recipe

      Reply
    14. Vicky Millen says

      June 21, 2021 at 11:21 am

      I've followed the recipe to the letter and the buttercream has not worked. Its a runny mess. I've added a LOT more powdered sugar to try and get it stable but its far too cloyingly sweet now. Did anyone else make adjustments like this?

      Reply
      • Cheryl Norris says

        July 23, 2021 at 11:25 am

        Hi Vicky
        I'm so sorry this has not worked out. I haven't heard from anyone else having similar problems. Is it possible that your butter was too soft? Based on my own experience I know that if the butter is too soft that the buttercream will not set no matter how much butter you add. Typically your butter should be between 65-68 degrees F, which means that when you press it with your finger it barely bakes a dent in the butter.

        Reply
      • Liz Greasley says

        October 08, 2022 at 4:57 am

        I had the same issue. I was worried about the colder more solid chunks of butter blending with the soft marscapone so I put it half mixed on a sunny windowsill for a literally a couple of minutes, then i think I overmixed and its kinda separated. Unrecoverable. I think I should have beaten the butter only for a minute then added the cheese so it was all smooth to start with.

        Reply
    15. Lauren says

      February 27, 2022 at 9:07 am

      Does this frosting stay stable once the cake has been frosted? It typically takes us 3-4 days to finish a cake, so we always wrap it and store it in the fridge, but I know some frostings pretty much have to be eaten the day they're used. I love the idea of using mascarpone--cream cheese frosting is too tangy for me!

      Reply
    16. Zoe A McCormack says

      November 29, 2022 at 7:49 am

      Hello, I'm looking to make this recipe as cupcakes for my clinical instructors birthday! Just wondering if you have any alterations to baking instructions since they will be baked in a cupcake tin rather than a whole cake pan. 🙂 Thank you, can't wait to try!!

      Reply
      • Cheryl Norris says

        November 29, 2022 at 4:56 pm

        Hi Zoe
        Thanks for checking out the blog. Here is the recipe for Red Velvet Cupcakes. The recipe makes 12 cupcakes, but you can easily double the recipe and you can use either the mascarpone buttercream in the cake recipe or the strawberry buttercream to frost the cupcakes.

        Reply

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