Red Velvet Cake
Ingredients CAKE 2 c. plain flour 1 tsp. of baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 2 tbsps. unsweetened cocoa powder 2 c. sugar 1 c. vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 c. buttermilk 2 tsps. vanilla extract 1-2 oz. red food coloring (I used 2 1/4 tsp. of gel food coloring) 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar 1/2 c. of prepared plain hot coffee (don't skip this ingredient) Parchment Paper CHOCOLATE GANACHE & FROSTING 1/2 c. double cream (US substitute is heavy cream) 50 gms. or 1/4 c. of plain chocolate chips or chopped plain chocolate 300 mls. or 1 1/4 c. heavy whipping cream or double cream ( US substitute is heavy cream) 1 1/2 c. cream cheese 1 c. confectioners sugar Directions Pre-heat the oven to 325° F/ 170° C. Grease and flour two 9" cake pans. I lined the pans with baking paper. Since it is a moist cake, it sticks a bit so prepare the pans well. In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt. ...