Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Courtney
It was about 2 years ago on my birthday, Chris and I spent the whole day in Hoboken.
We went to various bakeries spending ridiculous money on cupcakes, and loving every minute.
Out of about 2 dozen cupcakes, my FAVORITE was a Red Velvet cupcake from Carlos Bake Shop.
It was amazingly moist and decadent.
I was beyond excited for Buddy's book to release after hearing that their red velvet recipe would be inside.
I'm not usually a red velvet fan, but this red velvet is my favorite right after chocolate cake.
So of course as soon as I had the chance I made the recipe in the book,
but it doesn't taste, look, smell, or feel anything like theirs.
The crumb was dry, and a little grainy.
Which I was shocked because it had shortening..
I don't like to use shortening in my cakes, but figured this cake was worth it.
Now I understand they aren't going to give out their recipe - fair enough, but if it kills me I'm going to find a recipe like his.. because that cake is amazing.
The next time I make a red velvet I won't be using red food coloring, instead I plan on attempting to achieve the color with beetroot.
This cake took more food coloring than I've used in about 2 years.
Do you have a tried and true red velvet recipe that you love?
If so please share!! :)
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The color is wonderful, Red Velvet cakes or cupcakes I find are really hard to get a really good coloring.
ReplyDeleteCourtney,
ReplyDeleteI was hoping when I scrolled down that you were sharing the recipe like you usually do :-(. I use to make a red velvet cake, but it called for a box mix and I don't use those anymore. I do have a red velvet-chocolate cake (I like mixing the best of both worlds) that I make every year for Christmas. It doesn't call for a bucket of red food coloring and is quite good. Let me know if you would like the recipe milkandhoneymommy @ gmail dot com.
I would love to know how the beetroot juice colored cake turns out.
Your pictures are incredible!!
ReplyDeleteI'm in the hunt for a good red velvet recipe too! I haven't found one I liked.
I've read that using canola oil instead of butter produces a very moist product. I use oil in my cupcakes and it make a huge difference!
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I think I may have found someone who loves cupcakes just like me! Ever since Iron Cupcake ends there has been a whole in my heart. Would you ever want to do a cupcake roundup/contest with me?
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Beautiful cupcakes btw!
I also wanted to add (sorry for the novel) that when you mix Dutch Processed Cocoa with Vinegar that is where you get the red color from...its a chemical reaction...also gives the cake much better texture (light, fluffy). I'll be posting a recipe next week.
ReplyDeleteOkay, so I have to admit I have never had a red velvet cupcake-yikes, huh, but yours look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks AMAZING!! Well done girl!!
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Amanda
My favorite red velvet cupcake recipe is the Magnolia Bakery's. It is found online. I also prefer to use Sprinkle's cream cheese frosting recipe. Best of both coasts!
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes look absolutely amazing! I have never made red velvet before but definitely think I need to give it a try. Love your blog I am a new follower!
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Thanks for all the comments. Excited to try a new recipe soon :)
ReplyDeleteI've made Paula Deen's recipe (can be found on Food Network's website) and it was pretty good. It used buttermilk which gave it a nice tang and vegetable oil instead of shortening but also used red food coloring. My husband is a red velvet connoisseur and he was very pleased!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer, I'll definitely try her recipe! :)
ReplyDeleteI tried the recipe in the Cake Boss cookbook. What a big disappointment.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteThat looks yummy. I haven't had red velvet cake in years.
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