Red Velvet Cake Recipe

[PacManPrince]

In the video you said 2 1/4 cups sugar for the frosting but in the description it says 2 1/2 cups?

[catsbite123]

0:32 ya know, cake flour :D

[twilightgluver123456]

Does this frosting have like a buttery taste to it? Cause most frostings I make have a very strong buttery taste? Thanks:)

[freitasex]

@twilightgluver123456

Hum, I don't remember, sorry.

[MaudeJ]

i steamed the cake instead of baking it and it was amazingly soft and tasted soooo good!

[freitasex]

@MaudeJ

Excellent, I have never steamed a cake.

I realize you can do it that way and thank you!

[MaudeJ]

@freitasex <3

[CupcakeIdeasForYou]

I love red velvet cakes but more so the red velvet cupcakes. I think they are more tastier and more fun to decorate and eat.

[tjmilliner1011]

I made this for a church function this past weekend...it was a hit. Next time I'm gonna double the ingredients and I made Buttercream Frosting for the cake since I'm not a big fan of cream cheese :-P

[freitasex]

@tjmilliner1011

Thanks!

[04johnR]

nevermindsorry i missed the part where u put them in!! this cake looks great!!

[freitasex]

@04johnR

First of all, I want to thank you for watching my recipe.

I hope you do subscribe to me for more episodes!

[04johnR]

do u not use eggsfor this recipe???

[PurpleLashess]

This is a great recipe. I wanna make this for my brother on his birthday. But I have a question, I only have two 9 inch cake pans and no 8 inch so can the 9 inch cake pans work? Please answer question, I have to make it and my brother's birthday is coming soon.

[freitasex]

@PurpleLashess

You can use your nine inch pans, it may get baked more quickly, perhaps 3 minutes earlier or so, thanks!

[truthsought1]

@Motomachi We do have shortening here, if i'm right in assuming you are from the U.K we call it Margarine. The US just use a different term of reference! Thank you for uploading Freitasex this is a nice easy to follow recipe.

[Motomachi]

@truthsought1 Actually I'm from Sweden. :)

[freitasex]

@Motomachi

350 degrees is Fahrenheit, maybe one day the USA will convert to Celsius and join the modern world.

I recently purchased a scale, something home cooks do not use here, we use cups.

Now with the scale, I will be able to convert to grams for recipes in the future.

Shortening is lard substitute.

Shortening is made from vegetables somehow, but I believe that lard is better.

Lard is rendered pork fat.

Thank you for your questions!

[WoodenRoller]

@freitasex Hahaha, I agree

[morimali]

I made this cake today.but it was not soft as I can see your one in video.may be I just use cake flour substitute as I couldn't find it in my country.hope to do it again with cake flour I found same brand as you have 10aud.bit pricy:(

[freitasex]

@morimali

Yes, cake flour is the best to use.

[morimali]

Can I skip vinegar and can I use regular flour?

[freitasex]

@morimali

Sure you can do that, I have never tried it your way.

[armychic73]

Someone may have already asked this...but (1.) what kind paper did you use to line the cake pans and (2.) how did you get it in there without it warping or without bubbles?!

[freitasex]

@armychic73

I used wax or waxed paper, you can also use parchment paper or any kitchen paper.

The cake batter holds the paper down and i never worry about bubbles, it just does not happen to me.

Thank you for your question!

[irma56274]

OMG!! I did it.. and it was sow gooooood... know im going to make cupcakes:) thank u!!

[freitasex]

@irma56274

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[btromboner]

The background music reminds me of a game I used to play called Cutthroats. :)

[UndineDownie]

what's in the cake flour that makes it different from plain or all-purpose flour?

[freitasex]

@UndineDownie

Cake flour is finer and produces more tender cakes.

Thank you for your question!

[Twilightfanatiker]

I'm gonna dooooo thiiiis *sing* My best friend has his 19th birthday on Silvester and I was searching and searching for a cake. We want to make him one witch Cherrys. Do you think, I could add there some cherrywater, so that it will taste like cherrys?

[twilightgluver123456]

Quick question! What does the frosting taste like? Because whenever I make frosting that includes powdered sugar it turns out sorta weird? :p

[UndineDownie]

@twilightgluver123456 it should taste like creamy sugar... just sweet and soft.

[twilightgluver123456]

How do you not have more views?!?! Everything you make is amazing!:D

[jsrcamp]

Hi Thank you so much for saying that about the strainer=) I was wounderning how I was going to sift flower tomorrow for cookies that my dd and I are making for her teachers tomorrow with out going out and buying a sifter=) again thanks.

and I am also going to try and make this cake next month for my dds 2nd birthday but am not sure=)

[freitasex]

@jsrcamp

Happy to be of help and thank you!

[SuperCandybar1]

is it okay to use self raisin flour?

[freitasex]

@SuperCandybar1

I would not use that, sorry.

Thank you for your question!

[SuperCandybar1]

i wanna make this cake!! :) umm is it possible for you tell me the measurements in grams? and is it okay to use medium fat soft cheese?

[freitasex]

@SuperCandybar1

Most of us here in the USA do not have a scale to weigh things.

I our way is the wrong way and weighing things is the proper way.

I cannot tell you in grams, I apologize.

[OB1Emobi]

@freitasex 2 and 1/4 cups cake flour (250g is 2 1/2 cup) 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder(15 g) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon table salt 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk (240ml) 1 teaspoon white vinegar 2 Tablespoons red food coloring (25 to 30 ml) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 and 1/2 cups sugar (300g white granulated ) 1 stick butter (113 grams) Hope that helps for all us cup virgins :P

[UndineDownie]

@SuperCandybar1 google search for conversions from cups to grams. they will be different for different things. for example, flour, sugar, and water will all weigh different amounts for one cup.

as a rough guide for liquids, one liter weighs about one kilogram.

for flour, one heaped tablespoon is roughly one ounce, or about 30g.

I can't help more than this, as I live in Scotland and do not use cups to measure things either.

[notlostinspace]

a very interesting recipe...totally unknown in germany.....thank you!!!!!!!!

[freitasex]

@notlostinspace

Thank you!

[Etharification]

Will you marry me <3

^_^

[freitasex]

@Etharification

I will if you have millions of dollars!

[hamoguy123]

Hey thanks for that lolz i just used your icing recipe for my momz birthday cake (velvet) and it turned so bomb! Good job man keep it up thanks again, came out purrrrfect!

[freitasex]

@hamoguy123

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[TaylorsTastyTreats]

Do you think I could use this same recipe, but make them into cupcakes?

Thanks!

[freitasex]

@TaylorsTastyTreats

Yes, you sure can make cupcakes.

Thank you for your question!

[irma56274]

wow ur red velvet cake looks sow good................im going to do it for x-mas thank u sow much for sharing it with us:)

[freitasex]

@irma56274

Glad to share and thank you for watching!

[Reimana1]

Such an intelligent response honestly own up to the fact that it wasn't one of your better mentions of good advice was it. And simply move on that's all, don't go getting all twisted and vile over the comment you do get good comments and you'll get constructive criticisms. Please be real thank you.

[Borninthewrongdecad1]

I have dual acting Baking Powder that has Sodium Bicarbonate in it too (Same as baking soda) Should I just use 2 teaspoons of that?

[freitasex]

@Borninthewrongdecad1

Yes baking powder and baking soda are very similar, but I always use both, thanks!

[Borninthewrongdecad1]

@freitasex Let me just say, this was delicious! It was the first recipe I tried and I'm glad I won't have to go find another!

[freitasex]

@Borninthewrongdecad1

Thank you, actually this is my 84 year old Mother's recipe.

Thanks again!

[freitasex]

@Borninthewrongdecad1

Thank you, actually this is my 84 year old Mother's recipe.

Thanks again!

[Ggba271959]

This video is better than the rest, I have watched so far;I'm going to make my red velvet-cake by this video,but I got to watch it some more for the complete recipe.....it's great!

[freitasex]

@Ggba271959

Thank you!

Please click just under the video "show more" then you will see the list of ingredients, thanks!

[Little94Me]

I have to do a red velvet cake,but I must use 2 12 inch round cakes pans,..how many eggs??

[freitasex]

@Little94Me

I would not alter the amount of eggs.

I do not think I am really answering your question.

[MsLeopea]

You make it look so easy!!!!!! LOL@ "I know it's good I've already eaten a bunch." Half of the cake is in the background.

[freitasex]

@MsLeopea

My co-workers recommend that you try this... I say that because they all loved it.

Thank you so much for watching and giving me a chance!

[freitasex]

@ChoujuGiga123

There is no substitution for the red food coloring.

Yes I risked my whole family and tried to kill them with this, but unfortunately they stayed alive.

I wish that they had at least gotten sick.

[Hokieman101]

This cake looked scrumptious. It's time for you to get rich by opening up your own restaurant!

[freitasex]

@Hokieman101

Well then if I did that, you would be in charge.

I would name it Hokie Cafe!

[rahrahcool]

you're awesome!!

[freitasex]

@rahrahcool

So are you, thanks!

[behappiful]

I keep finding myself watching this over and over. Wonderful recipe!

[freitasex]

@behappiful

Well then, you better make this soon.

I am sure you will love it :)

[jessicaluohappy]

u r my favorite chief on YT!!! ^______^

[freitasex]

@jessicaluohappy

Thank you, thank you very much :D

[edenbainbridge]

i am waiting for your food network show :)

xoexo

[freitasex]

@edenbainbridge

I don't think that will ever happen, but thanks :)

[Tresisme1]

Yummy .. I will have to try this one for sure.. hubby #1 fav cake =)

[freitasex]

@Tresisme1

I hope you make your Hubby happy, this is so very good, thanks!

[Extuder]

damn that looks de-li-cious

[freitasex]

@Extuder

Thank you!

Thank you very much!

[jonathantranq1]

your vids are always looking amazingly good

[freitasex]

@jonathantranq1

Thank you for that!

[ashllena]

that looks soooooooo good!!!! i'm addicted to your videos! I made a few of your dishes and they came out delicious!! True fan of your cooking!

[freitasex]

@ashllena

Thank you so much Ashilena, appreciate that :)

[tallman1ful]

I need a good recipe for BBQ oven wings.

[freitasex]

@tallman1ful

The best BBQ Sauce that I have made is the Bourbon Wings recipe.

The 2nd best BBQ Sauce is the Honey BBQ Wings recipe.

Both of those the wings were fried, but you can bake the wings 400 degrees around 35 minutes or till done, possibly 30 minutes or till done.

Then toss into the sauce.

Thank you for your GREAT comments!

[tallman1ful]

(-_-) Food for the soul.

[tallman1ful]

god lord jesus protect & bless this man i love him so mush he really needs to be on the OWN network Opera Winfrey (-_-).

Thank you Lord GOD hear my prays.

[tallman1ful]

god lord jesus protect & bless this man i love him so mush he really needs to be on the OWN network Opera Winfrey (-_-).

[Perroquet51]

"Yum" is right! I'm not usually a big fan of layered cakes but this looks great, especially with cream cheese frosting.

I love your cooling rack!

[freitasex]

@Perroquet51

I took this to work and it disappeared, otherwise I would have eaten it all.

You must really like that rack, I know this is the 2nd time you have mentioned it.

[Perroquet51]

@freitasex LOL, I don't remember commenting on it before, but I'll comment on it every time from now on :-)

[cyn853]

your family will be so lucky to have such a great chef at home! :D ooh btw it is really hard to find a package of cake flour here in australia, reckon low protein flour will do the job? love your video!

[freitasex]

@cyn853

YES! Low protein flour would be perfect, you may also use regular all purpose flour.

If you decide to use all purpose, I would measure the flour and then take away 1 Tablespoon of the flour.

Thank you for your question!

[CelticLady44]

My favorite cake as a kid was was always a spiced red velvet cake. Sorry, I've been off in the hospital. How do you like "Frida's fiestas"?

[freitasex]

@CelticLady44

Oh my, I hope you are okay!

Believe me... I know what it is like to be in hospital, I have been in there 5 week in the past 4 years.

Please tell me you are okay.

I like the cookbook, probably not as much as you do.. I want to make the Picadillo, if my spelling is correct.

[MissPonderosa]

Your video caption has made me re-watch this video several times :P

[freitasex]

@MissPonderosa

Well thank you so much :)

[fezan84]

Drooling over here...thanks for the great cake vid =]

[freitasex]

@fezan84

Thank you my friend :)

[Scorpion11381]

You should show your hands washing the bloody red dishes. Its the worst part of red velvet but its sooo good so maybe its worth it. Allow me to share this on facebook I remember my cousin was asking about it.

[freitasex]

@Scorpion11381

I have a dishwasher, I hardly ever do dishes, LOL, sorry!

[freitasex]

@Scorpion11381

I have a dishwasher, I hardly ever do dishes, LOL, sorry!

[bowhunter2439]

Yum is the key word here , am I the only one who noticed the red shirt .....lol.....great recipe.....!!!

[freitasex]

@bowhunter2439

You are #2 with the red shirt!

[nefermaatra]

i don't know... it scares me.... O_O

[freitasex]

@nefermaatra

Sorry about that!

[JoeHell67]

a true piece of art!

and it calls for coffee!!

Joe from Germany

[freitasex]

@JoeHell67

Coffee is good, milk is awesome, thanks Joe!

[Nikkipicky]

Going to try this ...SOON :) Thanks

[freitasex]

@Nikkipicky

You will make everybody happy and thanks!

[KBphat]

how come u dont ever show urself? just wonderin

[turboturboturboo]

@KBphat He did in some previous videos

[freitasex]

@KBphat

It is about the food, not me!

But I have shown myself in 3 of my videos.

[CookingAndCrafting]

This is some yummeh stuff. I have done cupcakes but never a full on cake. May need to do it :)

[freitasex]

@CookingAndCrafting

To me.... cupcakes are more work, thanks Beth :)

[Elvis66]

I am sorry but when pointed to the words "cake flour" I cracked up!!1 I must be watching to much videos today. LOLOL Another GREAT recipe!! Love red velvet cake!!!

[freitasex]

@Elvis66

Lol, thanks!

[TheDreamMechanic]

Hmmm....I'm the 1,111th person to view this. On 9/11 no less...hopefully an auspicious sign. It is red velvet cake after all.

[freitasex]

@TheDreamMechanic

You are Fine... do not worry :)

[Niquee1]

I made this recipe and it tasted good, I had never done it before so I didn't know what to expect, I just changed a few things, I added some black colouring not only red because I thought it might get pink, it turned out the same colour as yours so it went well, and for the topping, I used cream cheese, butter, vanilla, condensed milk ( just a little) and white chocolate, it tasted great, thanks for sharing!

[freitasex]

@Niquee1

Excellent and thanks!

[Niquee1]

I made this recipe and it tasted good, I had never done it before so I didn't know what to expect, I just changed a few things, I added some black colouring not only red because I thought it might get pink, it turned out the same colour as yours so it went well, and for the topping, I used cream cheese, butter, vanilla, condensed milk ( just a little) and white chocolate, it tasted great, thanks for sharing!

[kooktocook]

BIG YUM!

A favourite of mine. cheers Michael! KtC

[freitasex]

@kooktocook

Wow, thank you.... YOU are the BEST :)

[omar390z]

@freitasex wt about me :(

[freitasex]

@omar390z

You are better!

[hw1986430]

yummmmmm omg i wish i had this whole cake just for meeeee ...

[freitasex]

@hw1986430

LOL, you are crazy!

You cannot eat that whole thing, you make me *smile*

[hw1986430]

@freitasex m glad i made u smile chef ...lol :DD

[angelwings500]

Yummy so rich and creamy!!

[freitasex]

@angelwings500

It is very good, thanks so much :)

[sharonviquezsolano]

yummyyyyyyyyyyyy

[freitasex]

@sharonviquezsolano

Thanks!

[annielouism]

Im living in the south now - and this cake is real popular down here and good --- but its too hot to make it now - will wait til february~!

[freitasex]

@annielouism

Cooler days are not too far away, thanks!

[tearxofthephoenix]

omg...this looks so goood

[freitasex]

@tearxofthephoenix

Thank you!

[empriss80]

Here  in Canada we don't really make these kind of cakes that much. What's the purpose of the red food coloring?

[freitasex]

@empriss80

To make the cake red!

[emmacutie123]

OOOOOOHH I REQUESTED THIS SOOO LONG AGOO. nom nom nomm!

[freitasex]

@emmacutie123

Finally got around to your request, I apologize for being so slow!

[wherethebeef7]

You must have been feeling red that day, red shirt, red cake!

[freitasex]

@wherethebeef7

I love red!

[HeyyHuda]

omg im having a food-gasm

[freitasex]

@HeyyHuda

Oh, then I will get out of your way!

[pudsey123]

what happened to your homemade vanilla?

[petalk95]

@pudsey123 He poured it into that bottle in the video when he made it.

[freitasex]

@pudsey123

I put some of the homemade vanilla into that container used in this video, that way.. the stuff in the vodka bottle will just get stronger and better :)

[Honeybea264]

Wunderbar :-)

[freitasex]

@Honeybea264

Thanks!

[freitasex]

@Honeybea264

Thanks!

[asiantrolls]

that looks so fucking good

my favorite

sucks that i can't bake.

[freitasex]

@asiantrolls

I do not like to bake much, but I sure like to eat it

[lonelygirl923]

Im, making today

[behappiful]

Finally! :D

[jumbotron815]

WOW!

[thizizliz]

I swear that buttermilk is so red I thought it was photo shopped! All this time, I've thought that the red was from jello! LOL - no kidding, just food color. What a hoot. Looks like a good cake recipe; moist and light. Hey Michael, I heard you're going to ST and meeting Beth! Whooohooo! Nice. I hope to see some videos of that momentous occasion. Have a blast. 

[queencityarts]

How can I make this sugar-free? It looks so good...

[LesnarNextBigThingF5]

@queencityarts no, you cant, and if you alter the recipe its not as good.

[MsChopperdog]

My favorite ! I love red velvet !!

[MsChopperdog]

My favorite ! I love red velvet !!

[turboturboturboo]

omg looks like a red oreo! and so goooooooood!

[TheVittleVlog]

OHhh yeah...nice job!

[CUMMINGSJ32]

thumbs up! :)

[myrasmedia]

Lucky work peeps!!



[virgingirl26]

Nice video. ant wait for the next video

[freitasex]

@virgingirl26

You make me *smile* glad you like the videos!

[candiicheesecake]

You sound like Michael Smith from the foodnetwork channel! And your name is michael, what a coincidence!

[freitasex]

@candiicheesecake

I do not know who Michael Smith is.... but thanks!

[jcrefasi1]

Michael I think the vinegar and baking soda react to make a lighter batter. You know that makes a great drain cleaner too lol