So I've been getting quite a number of requests for this recipe (clearly, Red Velvet is just to die for).
I have posted a Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe post back in 2011, but this is another version of it. Results are pretty much similar; moist and light, so it is entirely up to your convenience.
This recipe was done as an experiment by Chef Karam (my pastry chef) Yu Pinn (my classmate) and I, so sources are unclear. Nevertheless, I will definitely post up the link once it has come to my knowledge.
Red Velvet
Ingredients
- 2 cups soft flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice, let it sit for about 5-10 minutes)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp red food colouring
- 1 tsp white distilled vinegar
- 1/2 cup plain hot coffee
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Line cake mould with baking paper or butter.
1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Set aside.
2. Combine the sugar and vegetable oil.
3. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract red food colouring, vinegar and hot coffee.
4. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients, pour in the wet ingredients a little at a time, mixing well after each addition, just until incorporated. (The mixture will be quite runny)
5. Pour into cake mould and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
250g cream cheese
5 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract (I like to add in vanilla pods to give it a rustic look)
2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Combine the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer.
Beat on medium-high speed until well combined and smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract (vanilla pods).
Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until totally incorporated, increase the speed and then beat until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
Store cupcakes in the refrigerator, remove an hour before they will be served so the frosting can soften back up.
Photos of the cake will be up soon.
Red Velvet Cupcakes from my previous Red Velvet post.
Enjoy !
