Berry Red Forrest Cake

Its bake a cake kind of Saturday here in Perth. Strawberries are in season. Cherries are everywhere and Blueberries are just a treat! So today I decided to whip up one of my favourite cake, the Red Velvet Cake. I particularly love this recipe using beetroot, this way I don't have to add much red food colouring  besides its my way of sneaking in the red vege into hubby's diet (he hates beets) without him knowing. Haha! I also use whipped cream for the frosting rather than the usual cream cheese frosting that goes well with RVC (red velvet cake). Just because its a lighter option and also I wanted this cake somewhat a version of the Black Forrest Cake (hubby's favourite). So there you go...let's begin baking! :)

For @shineymae

3/4 cup puréed beets (boiled until tender, purèed)

1/3 cup sunflower oil

1 1/4 cup caster sugar

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/4 cup flour

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 cup semi skimmed milk (or other milk you prefer)

P.S. Sometimes I add 1 Tbsp red food color to achieve a brighter red colour on my cake (depends on the colour of your batter once it's all mixed or according to your liking).

For the Frosting

300ml thick/double cream

1/4 cup icing sugar

a splash of vanilla extract

To make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350F

2. Mix the beet purèe and oil until incorporated.

3. Add sugar, vanilla extract.

4. In a bowl, sift together flour cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.

5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk until incorporated into the batter.

6. Pour into 8 inches round cake tin ( or divide into 2 x 8 inches cake tin if making a layer cake ).

7. Bake for 25-30 mins (or 20-25 mins) until a cake tester comes out clean when poked in the middle.

To make the Frosting:

1. Whip cream using a stand up mixer on medium speed. (Add the icing sugar 1 Tbsp at a time until cream doubled. Do not over whip!) 

2. Cool cake on a cooling rack at least 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 30 mins (while preparing frosting).

3. Spread 1/2 of the frosting in between layers or Spread  evenly on top.

4. Decorate with your favourite Berries or Fruits.

Take a photo & Indulge!

farrahlicious

xx