Some days you have to bake love into your day. Whether that means actually getting in the kitchen and physically baking, or metaphorically adjusting yourself – literally putting on love. Today, as the results of the 2016 United States of American presidential election were revealed, I had to do both. First of all, I had to pray, give all my fears to God and accept His peace, then I made myself bake. More specifically, bake these Red Velvet Mini Tiered Heart Cakes.
Oh these cakes are so good. Since making these cupcakes , I’ve wanted to try another red velvet recipe. Having recently bought the tiered heart mini Bundt pan from Sugar and Crumbs and considering the shock I, along with many others were in this morning, it seemed the perfect tin to use. A visual reminder that pure love always overcomes fear, no matter how frightened we may become.
Perfectly detailed, these tiered heart cakes taste ridiculously good. If you are in a bad mood these cakes will cheer you up. Their deep chocolate flavour, in a rich, fudgey cake, pairs beautifully with fresh berries. Truthfully the red, white and blue theme was planned. Representing the colours of the American flag and what their constitution stands for. While praying, baking and then photographing these cakes, I could feel the worry and fear lift from me.
The relief of being able to hand over my worries and fears to our Awesome Heavenly Father is immeasurable. To know that He abides by His written word, which states in 1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out all fear…”
Recipe: Red Velvet Mini Tiered Heart Cakes makes 12
Note: To grease the individual cake moulds I recommend Wilton cake release.
150g/5oz Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
150g/5oz Caster Sugar
1/8tsp Salt – I use Maldon
2 Large Free Range Eggs
150g/5oz Sour Cream
1tsp Vanilla Extract – I use Nielsen-Massey
150g/5oz Plain White Flour
50g/2oz Cocoa Powder
2tsp Baking Powder
1/4tsp Red Food Colouring Gel – I use Wilton
Method: Preheat the oven to 160C/140C fan, gas mark 3.
- First of all, it is important to prepare the Bundt pan correctly. Spray or pour cake release into each mould. Use a pastry brush to ensure every part of the cake mould is covered. Because this mould is very detailed, it needs care taking over this stage.
- Next, into a large bowl add the sugar, butter and salt. Whisk/beat these ingredients together until they are pale and creamy. This is known as the ‘creaming’ method.
- Next add the eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract and food colouring. Sift in the flour, cocoa and baking powder.
- Using a spoon or electric whisk, mix all of the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined. This is know as the ‘all in one’ method.
- To fill the individual cake moulds, carefully spoon the red velvet cake batter into the mould so that it is three quarters full. Continue until all six moulds are equally filled.
- Now place the Bundt pan in the centre of the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- The cakes are baked when they spring back from a light touch, alternatively insert a wooden cocktail stick (so that it doesn’t damage the pan) and if it come out clean the cakes are done.
- Once baked, remove the cake pan from the oven.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 5 minutes in the tin before turning them out on to a cooling rack.
While allowing to cool you could make some Boozy Berry Sauce, to serve with these cakes. Alternatively some fresh berries and whipped cream, turn these pretty cakes into a stunning dessert. Also a light dusting with icing sugar shows up these cakes incredible detail.
A truly tasty recipe that is versatile!
If you have enjoyed these Red Velvet Mini Tiered Heart Cakes you may also like these:
Mini Lemon Drizzle Bundt Cakes
Maple Syrup Frosted Apple Cupcakes
Mini Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cakes
Finally, change can be unsettling for everyone. Interestingly, in the bible, the words “do not fear” and “fear not” feature very frequently. Jesus did not come to promise us a life that was all plain sailing. Clearly not! Since He knew there would be circumstances and situations that would cause us to worry. The key is to hand that anxiety to Him in prayer and in turn accept His Peace, which surpasses our understanding.
Ultimately, not worrying, is, in my experience an active ongoing experience. Rather like forgiveness, sometimes we have to keep forgiving, likewise we also need to continue to hand all things to God in prayer. Giving thanks for all He has brought us through and trusting Him to see us through again.
If you would like to know more about my Christian faith please see Important Stuff.
Sammie xx