Red Velvet Cake

"This is an excellent cake. Totally suited for a birthday, layered and all, frosted and decorated – a beauty. The texture is gorgeous, soft and slightly gloopy in a nice way (I’ll do anything to avoid saying ‘moist’). The frosting is a dream: not as sickly as whipped cream on its own, which sometimes makes you feel like it swells in your mouth, and this time not in a nice way. It’s also not too cream-cheesy, presenting a quandary of whether it should be on a cake or on a lox bagel. I’ve made the stencil myself (yes! me who cannot draw a stick man!) and I’ve managed to decorate the cake with cake – well, cake crumbs. Covering the vast expanse of my kitchen, worktops and floor, while at it. So – well done! And if it is more brownish than red - totally not my fault. Food colourings appear to be much more daunting than honest baking!"

Preparation Time40 min

Cooking Time30 min