I am so
happy to share with you all that today Priya’s Virundhu is celebrating First
Blog Anniversary. This day last year I started this wonderful journey of
blogging. It’s been a whole year and it is totally unbelievable as time flew
really fast for me. The blogging world is really amazing and I am really happy
to have come across so many wonderful, inspiring and loving bloggers. This
virtual world has taught me so many things and I made lot of sweet friends.
This journey of one year has been tremendous for me and I have successfully
posted 352 posts. This is really a great achievement for me and it is all
possible only because of your love and support.
Here's how to make Red Velvet Cake with step by step photos...
Here's how to make Red Velvet Cake with step by step photos...
On this
special occasion I would like to thank all my readers, followers, visitors,
subscribers, co-bloggers, facebook fans, friends and family whole heartedly.
Thank you all for the great support and encouragement you all have given me
without which I could not have reached up to this point. I request all of you
to keep giving the same support and encouragement in the coming years as well. As
a special thanks to each and every one of you I am dedicating this yummylicious
Red Velvet Cake, with true love.
All Purpose Flour/Maida
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2 cups
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Baking Soda
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1 tsp
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Baking Powder
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1 tsp
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Cocoa Powder [unsweetened]
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2 tbsp.
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Salt
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¼ tsp
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Caster Sugar[powdered sugar]
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1 ½ cup
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Butter [room temperature]
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8 tbsp. or ½ cup
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Vanilla Extract
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2 tsp
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Eggs
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2
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Buttermilk
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1 cup
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Red food colour
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1 ½ tbsp.
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For
the Icing
Double Cream
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2 cups
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Caster Sugar
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2 tbsp.
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Vanilla Extract
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1 tsp
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Vanilla Pudding mix[optional]
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2 tbsp.
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Preparation
Time: 20 minutes
Baking
Time: 25 to 30 minutes
Makes: 24-26
servings
Author: Priya Anandakumar
Method
Preheat
the oven to 325˚ F or 160˚C.
Line two 8 inch cake pan with parchment paper and oil the sides.
In a
wide bowl, sift all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda. Now add salt,
cocoa powder and mix everything really well and keep it aside.
In
another wide bowl add butter and sugar together. Beat with hand mixer until creamy.
Add the
vanilla extract, eggs – one at a time and beat really well.
Add the
red food colour and mix really well.
Now add
the flour mixture and buttermilk alternatively and mix them really well until
well combined.
Now
pour the batter equally in to the cake tins.
Bake it
in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not
over bake, as the cake will continue to cook as it cools.
Let the
cake cool on a cooling rack for about 10 to 15 minutes. Now place it on a
plate, turn it upside down and get the cake out. Cut along the edges with knife
it is stuck to the pan. Slowly remove the parchment paper and you are done with the cake.
Voila
!!! Delicious, soft and yummy Red Velvet Cake is ready….
For
the Cream
In a
cold bowl beat the heavy cream with hand mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes.
Stop the mixer, add the caster sugar, vanilla extract, vanilla pudding mix and
run the mixer until the cream is stiff enough.
Refrigerate
the cream for about 2 hours before applying on the cake.
Yes,
your cream is ready to be applied.
Applying
Cream to the Cake
Thank
you all for visiting my blog, please come back again for more delicious, soft
and exotic cakes from around the world.
Other Cake Varieties that might be of your interest…
Tiramisu Eggless
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Until
then I am signing off…
congrats priya!!! more than 300 posts a year, wow dear... that's fantastic... have enjoyed each and every post of years and hope to stay connected as much as we can! perfectly red colored red velvet cake, looks so soft... yum...
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ReplyDeleteCongrats.So soft &yum..
ReplyDeleteCelebrating 1st Blog Anniversary
ReplyDeleteMy Heartiest Congratulations ! ;)))))
congrats Priya. A very happy birthday to your blog baby. Velvet cake looks yumm.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary.. wishing you many more! :) Lovely spongy velvetty cake!
ReplyDeletecongrats priya akka :) cake looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Priya, it is so true that blogging has opened up a whole new world and it does also teach us a lot of new things. Its also satisfying to communicate with other people who share the same passion of cooking. Keep blogging and the red velvet cake looks perfect and tempting.
ReplyDeletecongrats priya ,great cake
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Priya. Its so true that the world of blogging opens up a whole new path of learning and making friends. Keep blogging. The red velvet cake looks tempting and has a perfect colour.
ReplyDeleteCngratulations priya .Wish many more years of bloggging
ReplyDeleteCongrats Priya and many more to come :-) the cake looks delicious and so moist!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on your first anniversry, wishing many more just like this cake, blooming n soft.
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary Priya..
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Priya! I am a big admirer of your blog. May your blog go a long way for several years to come.
ReplyDeleteAnd the red velvet looks amazing :) Love how it looks draped in white cover of icing :)
Congrats on your blog anniversary...Delicious cake...
ReplyDeletecongrats dear,perfect cake to celebrate the blog anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Priya! The cake looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteKeep writing and celebrate many many more anniversaries!
Congrats priya...yummy cake
ReplyDeleteCongrats Priya !! lovely looking cake
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks delicious. Awesome post on your blog anniversary.
ReplyDeletewish you many more anniversaries to come....cake is perfect for occasion..
ReplyDeleteCongratulations priya.. Red velvet cake looks yummy..
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Priya! Wish you many more successful years...that's one lovely treat, cake looks delicious...well done!
ReplyDeleteCongratz...All the best 4 more :)...do a giveaway of ur yummy red velvet cake on this occassion...;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Priya! Wishing you many more....
ReplyDeleteThe cake has turned perfect...Lovely!!
Congrats Priya!! Cake looks really yummy and delicious.
ReplyDeleteCongrats and keep going with all the loveable recipes just like this velvet cake. Nice that we've made friends and keep smiling and be that great person you are.
ReplyDeleteCongrats priya. Cake looks very delicious.
ReplyDeleteCongrats dear ! cake looks so delicious.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Priya : Happy blog anniversary; your red velvet looks too moist; spongy and yummy :) Hope i could get a piece plus jam used on topping just looks so perfect :) Thanks for sharing :*
ReplyDeletei am also happy dear.. you are doing well ...congrats ...
ReplyDeletewowwwwww.... i love the colour.. yummmmmmmmy cake .. i want 1 piece ...
keep rocking....
Beautiful red velvet to celebrate the occasion :) so happy for you and Happy Blog birthday :) wishing you loads of success in your culinary adventures
ReplyDeletecongrats priya!!!! delicious cake....
ReplyDeleteLovely cake Priya!! Congratulations on the 1st blog anniversary :)
ReplyDeletenice cake for the celebration,happy birthday to ur blog
ReplyDeleteCongrats !!! cute luking cake...
ReplyDeleteCongrats Priya, way to go.......Absolutely mouth watery treat. Perfect and delicious!
ReplyDeletelovely cake to celebrate this lovely occasion
ReplyDeleteThank you so much friends for your loving and wonderful wishes, I am so happy you all made my day....
ReplyDeleteCongrats dear... all the best for more successful years
ReplyDeleteCongrats Priya !! Wishing you many more years of success !! Just found that you had posted 340 recipes last year .. A big Wow !! Amazing :) Keep going !!
ReplyDeleteCongratz Priya,keep up your spirit and wishes for many more years to come,cake looks delicious
ReplyDeleteWonderful Cake ! Congrats Priya ! Wishing you many more wonderful years of blogging !
ReplyDeleteCongrats Priya!!! Yummy Cake...
ReplyDeletecongrats priya, wishing you many more and lovely cake...
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary. Red velvet cake looks so good.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much each and everybody for all your heartfelt wishes and your lovely comments...
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