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With its crimson color, red velvet cake is a southern classic that’ll take the cake this Valentine’s Day

Lisa Kaminski shares her expert tips and tricks for February’s Bakeable Challenge: Red Velvet Cake! LISA’S TOP TOOLS Cake Pans These nonstick aluminized steel cake pans will ensure even baking and browning. Offset Spatula Create a smooth, even layer of frosting, as well as fancy swoops and swirls, with an offset spatula. Cake Turntable A revolving cake stand turns the chore of frosting cake into a simple task. STEP 1: ADD EGGS 1 AT A TIME If you add the eggs all at once, the butter mixture won’t absorb them all and won’t create an emulsion. This could result in a tough, dry cake. STEP 2: STIR IN FOOD COLORING AND VINEGAR The vinegar reacts with the baking soda and acts as a leavening agent to help the batter rise and create the cake’s light and airy texture. STEP 3: ADD DRY…

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Taste of Home (Digital) - 1 Issue, February/March 2024

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