2 Yummy Redvelvet Cake Recipes (UK)

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Red Velvet Cake Recipe Uk – Treat Yourself There is something about red velvet cake that sets it apart from other confections. It is part legend, part nostalgia with a dash of Americana. Other cakes may be delicious, or attractive, but the red velvet cake is an institution. Myths and stories add to its personality and the deep red hues of the cake set against the white frosting backdrop create drama.

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The cake was a much-loved dessert in the restaurants of Eaton’s department stores. It was billed as an exclusive recipe. Employees of Eatons who knew the recipe were sworn to secrecy. Many came to mistakenly believe that the recipe was created by none other than Lady Eaton herself! In New York City, the cake was made famous by the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. Urban legend has it that a woman diner was so taken by the cake that she asked for the recipe. She was given the recipe along with a bill for $100. She was so angered by this that she gave the recipe away to all her friends and acquaintances. In spite of its mystique, red velvet cake is simple to make. Here are two easy red velvet cake recipes. The first uses red food coloring to give the cake its color, the second beetroot’s. During

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the food rationing of World War II, bakeries turned to boiled beetroot’s to color their cakes. If you are looking for a birthday cake recipe, either one of these recipes might be just the ticket.

Red Velvet Cake 1 Serves: 12 250g butter, softened 600g caster sugar 6 eggs 2 tablespoons red food colouring – gel type works best 3 tablespoons best quality cocoa powder 375g plain flour 250ml buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 tablespoon vinegar Icing 2 (200g) tubs cream cheese 350g white chocolate 250g butter, softened Prepare the Cake Step one: Preheat your oven to 170 C/Gas mark 3. Lightly grease and flour 3 20cm baking tins. Step two: Take a large mixing bowl and cream the butter and sugar together. Once the butter and sugar are blended, begin adding the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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Step three: Mix the cocoa and the food coloring together and blend into the eggs, butter and sugar. Step four: Add flour and buttermilk to the mixture alternating a bit of each. Next, add the vanilla and salt. Step five: Mix the vinegar and the bicarbonate of soda together, and stir until just blended, taking care not to over mix. Step six: Divide the mixture evenly into the prepared baking tins. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool.

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Some people prefer to use beetroot to color their cake. It adds a flair of authenticity. Others prefer it because it is a natural alternative to artificial food coloring.

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Red Velvet Cake II Ingredients Serves: 18 2 teaspoons lemon juice 135g beetroot, boiled and grated 310g plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda 400g caster sugar 50g unsweetened cocoa powder 285g unsalted butter, melted 4 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons honey 125ml milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Icing

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3 tablespoons cream 75g cream cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 450g icing sugar Step one: Grease and lightly flour a retangular 22Ă—33 cm baking tin. Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4. Drizzle lemon juice over the beetroot and set it aside. Step two: Combine the dry ingredients: flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda, caster sugar, and cocoa. Sift dry ingredients. Step three: Mix the liquid ingredients, melted butter, eggs, honey, milk and vanilla. Mix the dry and liquid ingredients together and then stir in the beetroot. Beat with mixer set on medium speed for two minutes. Pour into the baking tin. Bake in 180 C / Gas 4 for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Set aside to cool. Once the cake has cooled through, coat with icing.

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Cook’s note: Both of these recipes make great cupcakes. Other additions could be nuts, coconut or chocolate chips sprinkled over icing.

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