(Cafe World inspired dish # 3)
Patience is not one of my greatest virtue. That was why I was surprised that I found joy in baking this masterpiece. Although I intended to make cupcakes at first since it’s less the works and I have more chances of success, this project was all worth the effort. It was not only me who waited with anticipation, the kids were there watching the cake with wonder, “is that strawberry cake mommy?” was the question repeated for the whole hour.
Red Velvet cake is said to have originated south of the US. There are many speculations but there’s just nowhere to point, just like other legendary foods that made us wonder and crave…well, go ahead and just eat it, we can research later!
Originally, beets were used to color this reddish treat, but red food coloring has replaced it long ago. Other common ingredients are buttermilk, butter, flour, cocoa and is normally finished off with white icing, usually of cream cheese. I am not so sure about the sweetness of this particular recipe, I didn’t put in buttermilk but it still turned out moist.
Some recipes include coconut flakes for the icing, since my “customers” are kids, I opted for candy sprinkles. For now, I am posting the ingredients of the other Red Velvet cake I’m planning to bake…directions will be posted soon.
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Red Velvet Cake:
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons liquid red food coloring
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 – 8 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
1 – 8 ounce tub of Mascarpone cheese, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
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maryt/theteach says
Beautiful RED cake for Ruby Tuesday! And thanks for the recipe I may try it for Easter! 🙂
Ralph says
The cake is a fine ruby, the red pastry looks delicious. The cream cheese frosting must be wonderful. I can gain weight by merely looking, but hey – cake this good is worth it!
Oggi says
That’s a beauty!
Red velvet is one of our favorites, it’s moist, light, and yummy….you can’t eat just one slice.:D
Carletta says
I haven’t had Red Velvet Cake in years.
The cake looks delicious!
Rach (Heart of Rachel) says
Looks absolutely delicious.
chubskulit says
Oh man, that looks so good!
MY Ruby Tuesday
Manang Kim says
That looks so yummy!!
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Roger Dman says
Now I am hungry!
Lynda says
yummy!!! gusto ko yan, penge!!! 😛
Maria says
Thanks for the recipe. The cake looks delicious:)
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Spadoman says
Very nice. I had my first real and genuine red velvet cake while visiting some folks in the tiny town of Clarks Hill, South Carolina. Life hasn’t been the same since! Thanks for the recipe.
Peace.
Auntie E says
Love red velvet cake, will try this recipe, thanks, Have a great ruby day.
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mizhelle says
thanks for the recipe 🙂 that looks really yummy!
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Kathy says
Yum! Happy Ruby Tuesday!
Susan L says
I’ve never tried red velvet cake although I’ve seen photos all the time. thanks for the recipe .. i might try it. happy ruby tuesday
Matty says
That is one pretty and delicious red entry. Hats off to you for making it.
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