Red Velvet Cake Recipe

About twenty years ago, I visited the US for the first time and was introduced to Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Every body seemed very excited about Red Velvet Cake.

When I asked why the red color, I was told it was made from Beetroots. I personally didn't like beetroots then, so I never tasted a Red Velvet cake until years later when I realized that the red color was not always beetroot juice but red food coloring.

I have tried various online recipes and I must tell you; I honestly do not know which one is authentic. I have tried the Red Velvet cake from Joy of Baking and really liked it. I like her recipes and think she makes them the way they are suppose to be made.



This is my version of a Red Velvet cake again after trying various recipes online I made my own changes and now am pleased with this recipe. I prefer melted butter instead of vegetable oil, and a mix of yogurt and milk instead of the buttermilk.



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