MONTCLAIR MARTHA'S RED VELVET CAKE
This rendition of a Southern specialty gets its deep-red hue from food coloring and comes from Martha Stewart -- not our Martha but her namesake, a home cook from Montclair, New Jersey.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 8-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-by-2-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, and butter again. Dust with flour, and tap out the excess; set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together cake flour, cocoa, and baking powder; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla, salt, food coloring, and water; beat, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until well combined. Add reserved dry ingredients in additions, alternating with the buttermilk; beat on low speed until well combined.
- In a small bowl, stir together baking soda and vinegar; add to batter. Beat on medium speed for 10 seconds. Be sure not to overbeat. Divide batter between prepared pans, and bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove pans from oven, and transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 15 minutes. Turn cakes out onto rack; let stand until completely cool.
- Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes so surfaces are level. Place a layer on a cake stand or cardboard round, and spread about 1/3 of the frosting over top. Place the second layer on top, and spread with the remaining frosting over the tops and sides of assembled cake. Transfer to refrigerator, and chill until ready to serve.
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[email protected]Overall, this is a great red velvet cake recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Farhan Sabir
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out well. It was dense and dry.
Laxmi Sijali
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Bobby Shirley
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of red velvet cake, but this one changed my mind. It was so delicious, I couldn't stop eating it.
Micheal Blessing
[email protected]This is the best red velvet cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.
Dianna Johnson
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she's ever had.
Julieann Munson
[email protected]This cake is so beautiful and festive. It's perfect for any special occasion.
Dabasish Das
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as red as the picture. It was still delicious, though.
Arthur Weiss
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.
marjia moni
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ashik Farhan
[email protected]This red velvet cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and fluffy, with a beautiful red color. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement, and it really made the cake. I will definitely be making this cake again.