Rd Velvet Cake

[giveup]

Has anyone made this? When it says red food colouring does it mean the Supercook stuff in small bottles.It says 2 tbsp of liquid colour, I would,nt think those small bottles held that much.

[erin-x]

The only recipe i've seen for a red velvet cake called for the whole bottle! Still never attempted it!

[vodkancoke]

Try and get the best quality you can afford...it makes a huge difference.

[welshlibranr]

probably do mean that sort of colouring, they probably hold more than the required amount...........

[woofgang]

Two tbsp is 30 ml, check the bottle size

[vodkancoke]

Whenever I have made it I have used food colouring paste rather than the liquid. You get a better colour.

[giveup]

vodkancoke, what would you recommend bearing in mind I live in the sticks

[vodkancoke]

I have used these and would recommend either

http://www.planetbake.co.uk/food-colour-paste

http://www.squires-sh...oduct&id=710&parent=0

[pastafreak]

All the recipes I've seen ask for that much - http://www.joyofbaking.com/RedVelvetCake.html

Do get the best you can....either look online,or maybe there is a local shop that specialises in cake-making equipment.

[giveup]

Thanks everyone. Will try making one tomorrow and report back.Incidentally does it taste OK.

[vodkancoke]

It's delicious, it tastes like a light chocolate cake

[giveup]

Now you're talking.!!

[vodkancoke]

Lol it's my fave, hence my avatar!

[welshlibranr]

have looked at recipes for Red Velvet Cake, never been tempted to make one!.........maybe I'll have a try now!.......

[Ratty2E]

Hummingbird bakery recommend Dr Oetker red colouring as it is supposed to have a more vivid colour. It should be available in most supermarkets and the last time I saw someone make it they used a whole bottle.

[vodkancoke]

That's why I use a good quality paste, you don't need as much of it and it has a more vibrant colour

[anneasquith]

never made one, but i love eating them.. mmmmmmm!

[rowanwitch]

I am now thinking violet colouring for a purple velvet with a violet frosting and crystallised violets

[vodkancoke]

Ooooh you could be on to something there rowan! :)

[rowanwitch]

It would be a lovely feminine cake for mothers day

[mccfluff]

i have just been put off rvc for life :-(