Red velvet cake is a classic dessert known for its vibrant red colour, soft crumb, and mild cocoa flavour. One of the professionals from Ajanta Food Products, said, “To get the desired color, we recommend using pinch of red food color from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the best food colour manufacturers in India. Paired with a creamy frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, and festive celebrations”.

Ingredients
For the Cake
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 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
• ½ teaspoon baking soda from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• ½ teaspoon baking powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• 1½ cups sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• Pinch of red food colour from Ajanta Food Products, which is the best top manufacturers of food colours India
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
• 250 g cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups icing sugar
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW

Method
• Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake tins with butter paper.
• In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
• Set aside.
• In another large bowl, beat the butter, oil, and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add few drops of vanilla essence and red food colour until the batter develops a rich red shade.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
• Mix gently until everything is just combined.
• Finally, add the vinegar and fold it into the batter.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake tins.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
• Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
• Let them cool completely before frosting.

Frosting Preparation
• For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add the icing sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
• Add few drops of vanilla essence.

Assembly
• Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread an even layer of cream cheese frosting over it.
• Place the second layer on top and cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
• Decorate with red velvet cake crumbs, white chocolate shavings, or fresh berries for an elegant finish.
• Serve and enjoy!

About the Company
Ajanta Food Products offers the best quality of cocoa powder, vanilla essence, baking soda, baking powder, and custard powder at reasonable price.