Red Velvet 1

Buttermilk just arrived!!!

 Practicing my Red velvet cupcakes.  Trying to experiment on a not too sweet frosting.

Red Velvet Cake with Cheesecake

1st time to try it.  And did not had the chance to taste it.  Looks yummy though. :)

and i had good feedbacks from my sister's boss.

Adapted from: The Joy of Baking


Red Velvet Cupcakes:


1 1/4 cups (125 grams) sifted cake flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder


1/4 teaspoon salt


1 tablespoons (10 grams) regular or Dutch-processed cocoa powder


1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature


3/4 cups (150 grams) granulated white sugar

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract


1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk


1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring


1/2 teaspoon white distilled vinegar


1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Cream Cheese Frosting:


8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, room temperature


1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract


1/2 cup (60 grams) confectioners' (icing or powdered) sugar, sifted


2/3 cup (160 ml) cold heavy whipping cream(double cream) (35-40% butterfat)

Read more: http://www.joyofbaking.com/RedVelvetCupcakes.html#ixzz3CNEVtaiZ


Adapted from: Martha Stewart

Cheesecake: I only used 1/2 of the recipe

3 1/2 pounds (seven 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, room temperature

2 1/4 cups sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream, room temperature


1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
5 large eggs, room temperature

Read more: http://www.marthastewart.com/332755/new-york-style-cheesecake