Monday, February 6, 2012

Valentines Day Red Velvet Cake

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There are few ways to make a red velvet sweeter, but adding two drops of red coloring to the cream cheese frosting to make it slightly pink is one way! I felt like making a cake this afternoon when work was done, and since Doug loves red velvet, that's what I made, and just in time for valentines day.

I wanted to make a 10 or 15 layer cake, but I ended up only making 7. It was really awesome, I ate just a few bites. I'm about to walk out the door to go make dinner at Doug's mom's house. Back to the seven days of soup. I'm making cream of broccoli for day 3, I hope it comes out good.

xo,
Beca

26 comments:

  1. The design on the top is so beautiful!

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  2. Beautiful! I think I know what I'll be making for valentine's day dessert :)

    Mel

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    1. aw, if you make it, I would love to see photos!

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  3. oh my gosh beca, i don't think i've ever seen such pretty roses on a cake before! it's gorgeous, and it looks so romantic!

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    1. Aw, Thanks D! I was pretty stoked on them!

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  4. I adore the roses in the frosting. It makes the cake so romantic!

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    1. Thank you Lisa! I like simple roses sometimes instead of the fancy kind!

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  5. i wish i could come over for a piece right now! it's beautiful and looks absolutely delish!!!!

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  6. I love red velvet and that cake looks gorgeous and delicious!

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  7. This looks too delicious - as everyone has already said, the roses look beautiful :)

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  8. You have such a beautiful blog full of beautiful pictures, but this cake made me comment as well. I've never tried red velvet cake, as it's not a hugely popular choice in England, but this valentines day I'm determined to track down a great recipe and make it for the husband, (and I. shhh!) Your rose decorations make it extra special. If mine turns out a fraction as delicious looking then I'm onto a winner. x

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    1. Hi Katie. I hope you get this reply, because making red velvet is super easy, way easier than people think. And if you want a cheat, instead of doing a full from scratch cake, use white cake mix, 3 or 4 TBLS cocoa, and red food coloring. It will taste exactly the same! ;) Thanks for your kind words!
      xo
      Beca

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    2. Oooh I'll give that a go. Thanks for the tip, I'm going to try it this week and I'll let you know how it goes. x

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    3. can't wait to see! I just started following your sweet blog, so if you blog about it, I'll be sure to see! <3

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  9. that might be the prettiest cake i've ever seen!!

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  10. whoa! this looks amazing! you have inspired me to make a red velvet cake for valentine's day.

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    1. isn't it the most perfect valentines day treat?? Doug loves it, year round, so I make one at least once a month. Mandatory!

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  11. Pretty!! Takin' some decorating notes right here.

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    1. I take decorating notes from you every time you post on your blog!!!

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  12. Wow that is really gorgeous and mighty tasty looking.

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