A Sweet Easter Treat

This Easter, I decided to try my hand at baking something special — a homemade red velvet cake! Perfect for the holiday, it was not just a delicious treat but also a creative challenge.

With Easter just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to bake something festive, colourful, and full of flavour. Red velvet cake seemed like the perfect choice – its vibrant red colour makes it an eye-catching dessert for the holiday, and the rich, creamy texture pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee. So if you'd like to try my recipe yourself, grab your spatulas and let's start cooking!

Servings: 12 Difficulty: Medium

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Cooking time: 30 minutes Preparation time: 30 minutes Total time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups sugar

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 1/2 tbsp red food coloring

• 1 tsp white vinegar

  
  

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)

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