Red Velvet Cake

Method

1. To prepare the Red Velvet Cake, take a bowl and sift together the flour and cocoa powder, then add salt. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs to this mixture and continue mixing until completely incorporated. Then add the food coloring and buttermilk, and mix again using a whisk.
2. Once all ingredients are combined, add the flour mixture and gently fold from bottom to top using a spatula. In a small bowl, mix together vinegar and baking soda until well combined, then add this mixture to the main batter and mix well. Butter and flour a high-sided round cake pan, then pour in the batter, leveling the surface with a spatula. Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 35 minutes or until the cake is completely baked through.
3. While the cake is baking, prepare the Vanilla Cream: in a saucepan, whisk together flour and milk until smooth. Place on the stove and simmer for about ten minutes, stirring constantly. Once ready, transfer the cream to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and let it cool completely.
4. In a bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well until incorporated. Combine this mixture with the cooled milk and flour cream, mixing until smooth and uniform.
5. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely. Then, using a cake leveler or long serrated knife, cut it horizontally into three layers. Place the first layer on a serving plate, spread with the prepared cream, cover with another layer and repeat with more cream. Top with the final layer, then cover the entire cake with the remaining cream, smoothing it well with a pastry spatula. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes, then serve your Red Velvet Cake! Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!