Bake #2: Jenny Bakes Red Velvet Cupcakes

I've been hooked on Red Velvet Cake for quite a while now. A Southern delicacy, its exact history remains a mystery but the cake has regained much popularity since it was featured in the 1989 movie Steel Magnolias. Moist and chocolaty yet carries a distinctive flavor unlike any other chocolate cakes, this decadent dessert is heavenly when paired with cream-cheese frosting. I love its sensual reddish hue, which definitely sets the mood for a romantic celebration. But really, it's a tad difficult to be romantic when you're busy gorging yourself with this oh-so addictive cake. Those who taste it for the first time may find the vinegar aftertones slightly strange but this is what sets the Red Velvet apart from a regular Chocolate cake, and oh, yes, that made-in-heaven pairing with cream cheese frosting. Definitely! Tina has yet to get addicted but I know she will one day!

Bake#2: Tina Bakes Red Velvet Cupcakes

For our second bake, it was Jenny's turn to choose and Red Velvet it was!! It was my first time with RV and my... what lovely colour it turned out!! Kids were happy to play with the 'bloody' batter too :)

As for the taste, I don't think it is something I'd bake again and again (tho Jenny wants me to do that, just so I'd acquire the taste)... it is quite nice on it's own but with the creamcheese frosting... hmm... my tastebuds didn't quite welcome them!! The combination left a tangy aftertaste, I feel... maybe I had put too much vinegar... IF I were to bake it again, I'd definitely go easy on the vinegar (or omit altogether) and add more cocoa...

Here are my RVs...

they make such pretty cakes...

Bake#2: Red Velvet Cupcakes

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After having the privilege of choosing our maiden bake, Jenny get to choose Bake #2. Lovely choice, Jen!