RED VELVET CAKE

As because of its enhanced look i was thinking to make Red velvet cake. And as a reason Shazzy selected red velvet theme for Home bakers challenge. Here i used liquid food colour for the reddish. But as a healthy recipe you can add beetroot instead of artificial colours. There is no special frosting and much flavours used in this cake, but still its delicious and smooth like a velvet.
                                

                                                           RED VELVET CAKE
                                                     Recipe from : Sprinkle Bakers
                                                                    serves : 8


Ingredients :

1. Flour - 2 1/2 cup
2.  Sugar - 2 cup
3. Salt - 1 tsp
4. Butter - 200 g
5. Egg - 2
6. Cocoa powder - 1 tbsp
7. Buttermilk - 1 cup
8. Red colour ( liquid ) - 1 1/2 tbsp
9. Vanilla essence - 1 tsp
10. Vinegar - 1 tbs
11. Baking soda - 1/2 tsp

Method :

1. Combine flour and salt.
2. Beat butter and sugar antil light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time. Beat well after each addition. Blend in vanila essence
3. Add flour mixture to the sugar butter mixture with buttermilk. Beginning and ending with flour.
4. In a small bowl mix 1 1/2 tbsp colour and 1 tbsp cocoa powder until a paste form. Add this to the sugar mixture.
5. In another bowl mix together baking soda and vinegar. Pour to the batter immediately and mix well.
6. Pour the batter into a greased baking tin and bake @ 180 degree for 35 - 40 minute or a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
7. Top with some whipping cream and garnish with red velvet crumbs.