 I based my recipe for red velvet cake...
on "Cake Man Raven's" recipe. I cut down the oil and made some other changes though. I use
2 1/2 c flour
1/4 c cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
2 eggs
1 oz red food coloring
I think that the vinegar was originally supposed to react with the cocoa powder and cause a reddish hue. But, since most recipes now call for red dye, I'm not sure if it's still necessary. But, red velvet cake is supposed to have a slight tang so I add it anyway. It may also help the baking soda react more than to just the buttermilk. Not sure. Also, the oil does help keep the cake moist and soft, even straight out of the fridge. |