Rd Velvet Cake in The AnswerBank: Food & Drink

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.

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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.

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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

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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