RED CAKE WITH BEET JUICE
Urban legends surround the "red cake" recipe made with red food coloring. It was not sold by the Waldorf Astoria but it does date back to the early 1900's! Not being a fan of cooking flour to make icing or risking some unknown health issue over too much red food coloring I opted for this beet juice red cake recipe. I am posting...
Provided by Katrina Freed
Categories Cakes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9" cake pans. Remember to use glass and metal utensils to avoid beet juice stains
- 2. Add salt and cocoa to sifted flour and sift again.
- 3. With mixer on medium, cream together vegetable shortening and sugar for at least five minutes.
- 4. Add eggs one at a time, beating at least one minute after each addition
- 5. Add beet juice and vanilla to buttermilk. Alternate adding these liquids and the flour, salt, cocoa mixture to the sugar and shortening. Use a spatula or put your mixer on LOW. Do not over beat
- 6. Pour vinegar into a small bowl and add baking soda. It will foam briefly. Fold gently into the cake batter. Do not beat. The batter will be somewhat thick. Add water if necessary to make the pour-able batter
- 7. Pour batter into prepared cake pans and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Allow layers to cool 10 minutes before removing form pans. Cool cake completely before frosting
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Gift Kevin
[email protected]This cake looks delicious! I'm going to have to try it soon.
Sadi qarizada
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it.
Yubraj Subedi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I always have a few beets in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.
Knowledge Alex
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Izz Max
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.
Karlee McFarlane
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this cake. The beet juice gives it a subtle sweetness that is really nice.
Shoukat Ullah
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly and it was so delicious.
Sagara Nipun
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Aaditya Kadariya
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
sayed zaheer Abbas shah
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. They love the unique flavor and the beautiful red color.
Sierra
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of beets, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was delicious and the beet juice didn't overpower the flavor at all.
Michael Basham
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The cake is always moist and fluffy, and the beet juice gives it a beautiful color.
Chris Crowell
[email protected]I've never had a red cake before, but this one was amazing! The beet juice gave it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The cake was also very moist and fluffy.
Devin Sanchez
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the beet juice gave it a beautiful red color. I will definitely be making this cake again.