Few cakes are as eye-catching as a classic red velvet cake. One of the professionals from Ajanta Food Products said, “Its rich red colour, soft texture and smooth cream cheese frosting make it a popular choice for birthdays, anniversaries and special celebrations. For getting the desired color of the cake, we recommend using pinch of food color from Ajanta Food Products, which is the best food color companies in India. With simple ingredients and the right baking technique, you can make this beautiful cake at home”.

Ingredients
For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-Cocoa-Drinking-Chocolate-Powder/dp/B0B7583MG6
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products. Purchase it online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda from Ajanta Food Products, which is the best Indian baking brands in India. It can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of red food colour from Ajanta Food Products

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 225 g cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products

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Step-by-Step Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease and line two round cake pans with baking paper.
• In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
• In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla essence and red food colour.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing gently until the batter becomes smooth.
• Add vinegar and mix briefly. Do not over mix the batter.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
• Bake for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
• Allow the cakes to cool completely before removing them from the pans.
• For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla essence.
• Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting over it.
• Place the second layer on top and cover the cake with the remaining frosting.
• Decorate with red velvet cake crumbs, chocolate curls or simple piped frosting before serving.

FAQs
Why is red food colour used in red velvet cake?

Red food colour gives the cake its characteristic vibrant red appearance.

What makes red velvet cake different from chocolate cake?

Red velvet cake generally contains a smaller amount of cocoa and is traditionally paired with a tangy cream cheese frosting, giving it a distinctive flavour and texture.

How should red velvet cake be stored?

Because of the cream cheese frosting, it is best to keep the finished cake refrigerated and bring it to a suitable serving temperature before eating.

About the Company

Ajanta Food Products provides the best quality of vanilla essence, baking soda, baking powder, food color, custard powder, cocoa powder and more at affordable price.