Name: Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 180 g Butter; 300 g di zucchero semolato; 2 uova; 2 cucchiai di cacao amaro in polvere; 2 cucchiai di colorante rosso alimentare; 1 cucchiaino di estratto di vaniglia; 240 ml di latticello; 300 g di farina 00; 1 cucchiaino di sale; 1 cucchiaino di bicarbonato di sodio; 1 cucchiaio di aceto bianco

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Red Velvet Cake Recipe

The Red Velvet Cake, also known as 'Red Velvet', is an American pastry classic that has conquered palates around the world. Its history is rooted in the culinary tradition of the Southern United States and has become a symbol of elegance and sophistication. The distinctive feature of this cake is its bright red colour, achieved through the use of cocoa and food colouring, which perfectly complements the softness of the sponge cake and the creaminess of the cheese frosting.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine Americana

Ingredients

180 g Butter
300 g of caster sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons of bitter cocoa powder
2 tablespoons of red food colouring
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
240 ml of buttermilk
300 g of 00 flour
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon of white vinegar

Instructions

Preparing the Dough
Start by preheating the oven to 175°C. Meanwhile, mix the seed oil and caster sugar in a large bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the cocoa, red colouring and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
Adding the Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Make sure to stir well after each addition to avoid lumps forming.
Final touches to the dough
To finish the mixture, add the white vinegar and stir quickly. The vinegar will react with the baking soda to create bubbles that will make the cake soft and light.
Cooking
Pour the mixture into two 20 cm diameter cake tins, previously buttered and floured. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the tins for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Red Velvet Cake is a treat for the eyes and palate, perfect for celebrating special occasions or adding a touch of elegance to any meal. By following this detailed recipe, you will be able to prepare a Red Velvet cake that will impress your guests and satisfy every sweet tooth.

Keyword red velvet

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Red Velvet Recipe