Congratulations on another memorable 365 days spent with your partner! Falling in love with someone is an amazing experience, and marrying the person who makes you feel on cloud nine is the best thing that could ever happen to you. However, relationships can be difficult and demanding. Then it becomes essential to count the number of years you have spent with your significant other and to make them feel extra special.
So, when you think of an anniversary, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Yes, of course, we know it is the CAKE! So why not make the most of this special day and get some anniversary cake ideas and inspiration to bake a special cake for your husband? It will also help you prove your endless love for that one true love of your life!
Red Velvet Cake: A Romantic Anniversary Cake for Your Husband
Red velvet cake is a classic and rich dessert that is most lovingly served for special occasions such as weddings and anniversaries. Because of its deep red colour and overwhelming chocolate flavour, it is a favorite pick for romantic occasions. Its velvety texture and delectable flavour combination are what set it apart.
Red velvet layers with cream cheese frosting provide a rich and velvety flavour that represents a couple’s deep and enduring love. You can make the cake more visually appealing and sentimental by using fondant illustrations that depict key moments in your journey.
Step-by-Step Guide: Designing a Romantic Anniversary Cake for Husband
If you want to express love for your husband and celebrate your journey in a sweet and romantic way, here is our detailed guide for creating a rich red velvet anniversary cake that will speak volumes of your love. So let’s get started!
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 sticks salted butter
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cup cake flour
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients:
- 1 stick salted butter
- 8 ounce block cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
Cake Preparation
- Preheat the oven at 350 ° F. Now, butter and flour 2 nine inch cake pans. To ensure the cake doesn’t stick in the pans, place parchment paper rounds at the bottom of greased cake pans.
- In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the sugar and butter with a medium to medium-high speed for about 4 minutes. Incorporate the oil in the bowl at low speed. After incorporating, turn the mixer back to medium for a further 1-2 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a while, mixing the batter at moderate speed until smooth. Scrape the bowl after every egg addition. Add vanilla food coloring, salt and vanilla. Mix briefly until well-combined.
- In a separate bowl with a sieve made of fine mesh, mix the flours. The flour should be poured out and leveled for a precise measurement.
- Add 1/3 cup of hot tap water into a glass measurement cup. Incorporate cocoa powder into hot water and whisk until combined. Mix in buttermilk, and whisk until it becomes smooth.
- Alternating between the dry ingredients and buttermilk, put 1/3 of the flour to the mixing bowl at a low speed. Then, add half of the buttermilk, then one third of flour, and the remaining 1/2 of buttermilk. Continue the same with rest of the flour mixture.
- The mixer must be kept at a slow speed so the liquid and flour won’t spill out from the bowl. Scrape the bowl and make sure that any dry ingredients in the bottom are pushed up to the top.
- In a small bowl, mix baking soda and vinegar. The ingredients should be given a fast stir, then introduce the fizzy mixture to your cake batter. The mixer should be set to low for around 10 minutes.
Baking the Cake
- Spread the batter evenly in the pans that you have prepared and then place them in the oven.
- Begin evaluating the cakes after about 25 minutes, however they could take as long as 30 minutes or more time to bake, based on the temperature of your oven.
- When a toothpick comes out clean, the cake is cooked.
- Cool the pans for 10 minutes before turning the cake.
- Place your cake on a wire rack and let it cool.
- After the cake has cooled, covered it with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This is not required however it makes the icing of the cake much easier.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar powder one cup at a time, and keep mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
Assembling the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and top with an ample portion of cream cheese frosting.
- Repeat with the remaining two cake layers, ensuring to frost the top and sides of the cake too.
Decorating Your Red Velvet Cake
Once your red velvet cake is out of the oven and cooled, it’s time to get creative with a variety of decorations. Online cake delivery services also offer a good deal of customised designs when if comes to anniversary cakes.
- You may decorate the cake with a piping bag and a star-shaped tip.
- For a classic look, try spreading cream cheese frosting in between the two cake layers and over the top of the cake.
- One can also try edible decorations such as chocolate chips, nuts, fresh fruits, sprinkles, or drizzle with a caramel or chocolate glaze.
Serving and Storage
Slice the red velvet cake into desired portions and serve! This cake is best served fresh, but it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three days. To keep its freshness, wrap it in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container.
An anniversary is a lovely way to honour the love and emotional connection shared by two souls. And the best way to celebrate this special occasion with your significant other is a romantic anniversary cake. So follow our step-by-step instructions above for a delicious red velvet cake and win your husband’s heart!