One Bowl Velvet Cake

Another technicality worth noting is that the buttermilk and vinegar bring out the red undertones in the cocoa powder, giving the cake even more of a a red tint. It all feels like a fun science experiment. Now that I’ve said that, i am recalling that it is said that baking is in actual fact considered a science.

The red velvet is exciting because of the colour. I did some research to find out about the name before making my own conclusions and I wasn’t far off the mark. Here’s what I found out; It was during the 1800's that recipes would frequently call for the use of cocoa for luxury cakes.