Red Velvet Cake

I am a beginner when it comes to baking and still in the process of trying things and getting them right. Red Velvet Cake is the second cake...

I am a beginner when it comes to baking and still in the process of trying things and getting them right. Red Velvet Cake is the second cake I ever baked while first being the Chocolate Cake. Though my first cake was an average one, the second cake I baked was really good. It was baked well, the frosting was fine, the decoration was decent and it was yummy. Now that all is well, I am taking the liberty to share the recipe of Red Velvet Cake with you all. I still need to get perfection on frosting the cake. Nevertheless, I am quite happy with how this cake turned out.


Ingredients:
  • All-purpose flour - Two and half cups
  • Sugar - 2 cups
  • Baking Soda - 1 teaspoon
  • Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Eggs - 2
  • Vegetable Oil - One and half cups
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - 2 tablespoons
  • Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon
  • Red Food Color - 2 tablespoons
  • Buttermilk - 1 cup
  • White Distilled Vinegar - 1 teaspoon
  • Oil - To grease the pans
  • Cream Cheese Frosting - As required

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350 degress F.
Take a bowl and add all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk them till they are mixed well. Then add eggs, oil, vanilla extract, food color, buttermilk and distilled vinegar. Beat them till a smooth batter is formed. Make sure it does not have any lumps.
Divide the cake evenly into two baking pans as shown below.


Put the two baking pans in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. In the middle of baking do rotate the pan to 180 degrees so that it gets cooked evenly all over. You can insert a tooth pick to check and if it comes out clean, that means the baking is done.
Remove the pans from oven and allow them to cool.


The top layer of the cake may not look even. You can take a knife and remove a thin portion of top layer to make it even.
Now take the first layer and frost it.


Place the second layer over it and repeat the frosting. The top layer needs more frosting than the first layer as it adds to the taste.


Decorate the cake as per your wish. I have used a sprinkle gel to make the outline design. I used some leftover cake, crumbled them into pieces and sprinkled it on the top.
The delicious Red Velvet Cake is now ready.


Serving Options:

The Red Velvet Cake tastes the best as it is. Cream Cheese Frosting is recommended for this cake.

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  1. Wow! Loved the cake Lavanya.. I can have this whole cake to myself ;-)

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    1. Thanks dear...I know cakes are too hard to resist :)

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    2. Aaahhh what a lovely cake dear .... I want it :)

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    3. Thanks Shreya...I am feeling good now :)

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  2. wow..looks yummy...thanks for sharing the receipe dear
    will try definitely.
    my recent one :http://www.indianbeautyforever.com/2013/08/makeup-look-with-barbara-daly-eyeshadow.html

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    1. You are welcome Tej...do try it...its simple and tasty too

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  3. Looks so soft and crumbly with a beautiful color.Even I love baking :)

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    1. I just started loving baking...thanks for dropping by Harini :)

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  4. Colorful and yummy cake,looks lovely with perfect texture.

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  5. Cake looks yummy ....Love the red colour of it :)

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  6. Nice texture ! And lovely colour. THat is a great cake.

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  7. this is in my to do list from a long time..urs tempting me again n perfectly baked out dear..
    http://www.mahaslovelyhome.com/2013/08/papaya-honey-smoothiepapaya-dates.html

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