Ruby Red Velvet Cake & French Cream Icing

[Rouge]

Most recipes I've seen uses about 8 Tbs. The other thing to note that if you want it more of that earthy red without using dye dutch cocoa is the way to go

[NaeNae]

Most recipes I've seen uses about 8 Tbs. The other thing to note that if you want it more of that earthy red without using dye dutch cocoa is the way to go

Touge how does the taste differ using the beet juice? Is dutch cocoa very readily available or do you need to find a specialist store?

[anney]

Thanks Netix, it was perfect consistency in the end I think.

NaeNae, I think i have seen dutch cocoa in some supermarkets. Have a look next time you go. i have seen them in some deli places that also sell groceries.

Just wanted to say i made this in a bundt tin an put the icing 3/4 of the way down to still show the red. most people were a bit freaked out by the colour but liked it. iwouldn't use the bundt tin again. i think it would look much better done with the 2 small sponge tins or cup cakes as the colours would look much more affective. Don't think i am a big fan of this but might try it again as cupcakes and try the cream cheese icing.