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Red velvet cake became popular in the early 20th century because of food rationing during wartime. The red color originally came from a chemical reaction between simple ingredients—cocoa and vinegar.
How to make
Prep Time: 20 Min
CAKE – ⅔ cup vegan butter – 1 ½ cups sugar – 2 teaspoons vanilla extract – 1 ¾ cup non-dairy milk – 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar – 1 ½-2 tablespoons red food color – 2 ½ cups flour – 3 tablespoons cocoa powder – 1 teaspoon baking soda – 1 teaspoon baking powder – 1 teaspoon salt FROSTING – ⅓ cup vegetable shortening – ⅓ cup vegan butter – ⅔ cup vegan cream cheese – 4-5 cups powdered sugar – 3-4 tablespoons non-dairy milk
Cook Time: 35 Min
Ingredients
Pour the apple cider vinegar into the non-dairy milk, and let sit for a minute. This makes a vegan "buttermilk".
Gradually add the milk and vinegar mixture and red food coloring and mix until evenly distributed. Sift in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
TIP
Divide the batter evenly between the 2 cake pans.
Bake for 35-40 minutes at 350°F.
Make the vegan cream cheese frosting.
Frost and assemble the cakes.