Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Red velvet cake is popular for birthdays, gifts and custom cake orders. It has a soft texture, mild cocoa flavour and a rich red colour.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• Red food colour as needed

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease your tin.
2. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, vanilla, vinegar and red colour.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
5. Mix gently until smooth.
6. Pour into the prepared tin.
7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
8. Cool before frosting.

Helpful tips

• Use a small amount of cocoa so the red colour stays visible.
• Do not overmix the batter.
• Cream cheese style frosting works well with red velvet.