Step-by-Step Guide to Make Speedy "Red" Velvet Cake

"Red" Velvet Cake. Passed through many generations, this Red Velvet Cake has been a staple at EVERY James Gang get together. Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just because, we have to have this cake. No one makes it quite like Granny, but it still tastes pretty darn good!!

It's more like a cross between a vanilla and chocolate cake with a very subtle tang from buttermilk. And it is generously smothered in a fluffy cream cheese frosting. WHY IS RED VELVET CAKE RED?

Hello everybody, it's Jim, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we're going to make a distinctive dish, "red" velvet cake. One of my favorites. For mine, I'm gonna make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Passed through many generations, this Red Velvet Cake has been a staple at EVERY James Gang get together. Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just because, we have to have this cake. No one makes it quite like Granny, but it still tastes pretty darn good!!

"Red" Velvet Cake is one of the most well liked of current trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It's simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. "Red" Velvet Cake is something that I have loved my whole life. They are nice and they look fantastic.

To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have "red" velvet cake using 17 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make "Red" Velvet Cake:

1. {Prepare 1/2 cup (115 g) of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature.
2. {Get 2 cups (400 g) of granulated sugar.
3. {Prepare 3-4 of eggs, room temperature and separated.
4. {Get 1 cup (240 ml) of vegetable or sunflower oil.
5. {Take 1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract.
6. {Take 1 teaspoon of distilled white vinegar.
7. {Get of liquid or gel red food coloring.
8. {Make ready 2 cups (250 g) of all-purpose flour and 1 cup (130g) of cornstarch.
9. {Get 2 Tablespoons (10 g) of unsweetened natural cocoa powder.
10. {Make ready 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
11. {Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
12. {Prepare 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 cup milk (let it rest for 5 minutes).
13. {Take of Buttercream frosting.
14. {Get 3 cups of Icing sugar.
15. {Take 4 sticks of unsalted butter (softened).
16. {Get 2 teaspoons of or one tablespoon vanilla extract.
17. {Prepare 1-2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream.

Originally a classic southern-American recipe, its name sparks much debate. Some say the "red" refers to the sugar that was originally used (brown sugar was traditionally referred to as red sugar), while mostly it is thought to refer to the red colour of the sponge and its velvety texture. The classic red velvet cake is a timeless recipe that all home bakers should master. Its deep red colour and moist, tender crumb is perfectly complimented by a generous dollop of fluffy cream cheese icing.

Instructions to make "Red" Velvet Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease two 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans..
2. Make the cake: Whisk the flour, corn starch, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside..
3. Beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the oil, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and vinegar and beat on high for 2 minutes. (Set the egg whites aside.) Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed..
4. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in 2-3 additions alternating with the milk and vinegar. Beat in your desired amount of food coloring just until combined. I use 1-2 teaspoons gel food coloring. Vigorously whisk or beat the 3-4 egg whites on high speed until fluffy peaks form for about 3 minutes. Gently fold into cake batter. The batter will be silky and slightly thick..
5. Divide batter between cake pans. Bake for 30-32 minutes (177°)or until the tops of the cakes spring back when gently touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the cakes need a little longer as determined by wet crumbs on the toothpick, bake for longer. However, careful not to overbake as the cakes may dry out. Remove cakes from the oven and cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack. The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling..
6. Make the frosting: Beat the room temperature butter with a hand mixer until smooth, fluffy and until colour changes. Gradually beat in icing sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract..
7. Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add food colouring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired colour is reached..

If you'd like to bake a single layer cake or cupcakes using this recipe, scroll to the bottom of the method for ingredient conversions. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl cream the butter and the sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix food colouring with cocoa and add to mixture.

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