Red Velvet Cake

Mmmm, one of my favourites. Using the techniques outlined in the Voctoria Sponge post this was my lightest sponge yet. However, either the bicarbonate of soda or the combination of that with cocoa powder has made for a bitter after taste. The quest for the best sponge continues but overall a good cake.

I finished it with a cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

8oz butter, softened

8oz self raising flour, minus 2tbsps

2tbsps cocoa powder

8oz sugar

4 eggs

1tsp bicarbonate of soda

Red food dye paste

Butter

Icing sugar

Milk

Cream cheese (approx 150g)

Few drops vanilla extract

(I can't offer amounts as I go by feel)

Beat butter and sugar till light and fluffy, lightly beat eggs in one at a time and food dye. Stir in dry ingredients till just combined. Divide between two cake pans and cook at 175 fan oven for 18mins.

Cool in tin for few mins then turn on to rack. Beat all ingredients for frosting together and ice. Cut and enjoy. Yum yum