EGGLESS RED VELVET CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

This Eggless Red Velvet Cake is moist, rich, and amazingly tasty! Lovely layers of tender vibrant sponge red cake with fluffy , rich and easy buttercream frosting. I promise you will not miss the eggs. This easy dessert is the perfect showstopper for any occasion.

So, there are very few bloggers whose page will be bookmarked on my system , one among them is this beautiful - http://cookingdiarybyshruti.com/
I got this eggless cake inspiration from her .

And , the buttercream frosting inspiration is my favorite - https://bakewithshivesh.com/

Recipe:

Eggless cake:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Maida / All purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ¼ cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk ( milk + vinegar/lemon juice)
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp red food color

Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup butter( I used Amul)
• 2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tbsp Vanilla essence
• 1-2 tsp milk

Method:

• In a bowl sieve all the dry ingredients i.e flour, baking soda, baking powder, corn flour, salt, cocoa powder and keep aside.
• In another bowl whisk oil and sugar together, until the sugar dissolves completely. Add in the buttermilk and mix well. Now add in vanilla, vinegar, red food colour.
• Combine everything.
• Add in the dry ingredients and mix until your have a smooth batter. Pour the batter in two 4 inch cake tins.
• Bake in a pre- heated oven for about 35 to 40 mins at 180 degrees.
• Let the cake cool completely once baked, before adding the frosting.
• For the Buttercream Frosting, whisk butter until its light and creamy. Now add in powdered sugar in batches, until its all combined. Lastly add in vanilla and milk if required.
• Whisk it all, until it is smooth and shiny- make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl .

To assemble:

• I have made four layers from two cakes - you can work with two layers also.
• Firstly cut two equal layers from each cake.
• Now , moisten the cake on one side with sugar syrup ( sugar plus water - 1:1 ratio).
• Take a serving platter, keep a layer and add the frosting- likewise repeat the other three layers also.
• Top the last cake layer with the luscious buttercream frosting, add in your favorite toppings ( i added colorful balls and some Nutella ) and you will be ready to serve.

Happy Baking.