Red Velvet Cake Trifle

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 1 cup unsalted butter, (at room temperature)
• 1¾ cups granulated white sugar
• 2½ cups cake flour
• 1¼ teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1½ teaspoons white vinegar
• 1½ teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ounce red food coloring ((use 2 ounces if you desire a deeper red color))
• ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
• ⅓ cup water
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ounces cream cheese, (at room temperature)
• One 8-ounce tub mascarpone cheese
• ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 4 ounces shaved dark chocolate
• mint leaves and fresh cranberries, for garnish ((optional))