He has been trying to get me to make him a Red Velvet cake for... Well it seems like years! But I have been dead set against it because of the amount of Red dye that it calls for... I mean 2 ounces ... 1 whole bottle of red.. And why? To turn a cake red... I don't know, maybe I am missing something..... I told him I would make it if I could change the color... And not use so much dye.
Research began on Red Velvet Recipes... That I would soon turn Purple! Yes purple! I used my gel colors, the ones I use for frosting, and only about 1/4 teaspoon. That seemed much better to me... Still fun... Less fake color.
I found so many different recipes on the right way to make red velvet... I didn't know there was a vinegar and baking soda science experiment involved.... But boy did Nate get a kick out of it! Finally decided on a mixture of two recipes and my own for the cream cheese frosting.
It was sooo good....and I would totally make it again!
Photo by Dana Morand
do you have links to the two recipes you used? that cake looks awesome
ReplyDeleteI don't have any links, but on the post red velvet redo, I give you the recipe ;)
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