Friday, October 16, 2009

RED VELVET CAKE



Ingredients:
250 gm flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
15 gm cocoa powder
113 gm butter
300 gm sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp liquid red food coloring
1 tsp white distilled vinegar
1 tsp baking soda

Method:
1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Set aside.
2. In a measuring cup, whisk the buttermilk with the red food coloring. Set aside.
3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.
5. Add the vanilla essence.
6. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk.
7. In a small cup, combine vinegar and baking soda. Allow mixture to fizz and quickly fold into the cake batter.
8. Bake in 175 C for 35 - 40 minutes.

Creme Fraiche Frosting
Ingredients:
250 ml creme fraice
250 ml double cream
20 gm icing sugar

Method:
1. Process all the ingredients until smooth.
2. Place the frosting in the refrigerator until it is firm enough to spread.

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