Red Velvet Cake - What's all the fuss about?

So why all the hype over some red cake. It is just red sponge after all, and it uses red food colouring which can't taste that great surely? Or can it?

The Red Velvet recipe dates back decades (although no definitive source can be confirmed) and is firmly established in most major bakeries within America. In popular culture, the red velvet has made its name in Steel Magnolias in 1989, Sex and the City and in other films since. In New York, famous bakery Magnolia, has provided red velvet cake to society for years, whereas recently in London, the deed has been recreated by Hummingbird Bakery to much delight from residents and tourists alike. And in North Somerset, The Exquisite cake Company has perfected the recipe and now provides the West Country with this taste of heaven. But why is this tempting treat so popular?

Its outrageous red colour grabs your attention like no cake before and when piled with sweet cream cheese icing, you can do nothing to resist your urges. The ingredients include a chemical reaction of natural alkaline and acid which causes the light, yet rich sponge veiled in cocoa. While beetroot can be used to achieve the red cake, it leaves a bitter an somewhat unappetizing flavour that should not be associated with this sweet treat and therefore in Bristol, natural red colouring is used to keep your chemical concerns at bay, without compromising the taste.

For grand celebrations, birthdays and weddings, this cake will provide the ultimate centre piece, however, enjoy a private moment alone with a red velvet cupcake and you'll understand what all the fuss is about.

Served as a cupcake or a slice, the Red Velvet is like nothing you have tasted before, and should be one of the things you try before you die.

Cupcakes at Portishead Farmers Market

This Saturday, 12^th September, The Exquisite Cake Company will be selling its delectable wares at Portishead Farmer’s Market from 9am until 12.30pm. Including meats, cheeses, chocolates, cakes, flowers, fruit and vegetables and many more, the Portishead Farmer’s Market, part of the North Somerset Farmer’s Market Society, prides itself in supplying high quality goods sourced and made from within North Somerset, giving the customer an excellent range of locally sourced foods that they can be confident in buying.

The Exquisite Cake Company will be selling Red Velvet Cupcakes, Milly Vanilly’s with sprinkles and buttercream icing, Froggies for the kids and the latest addition to our range, a Gluten Free Choc Cherry Delight made with almond powder and tapioca flour.

Come and visit out stall and experience a true farmer’s market in the heart of Portishead.

Cupcakes Lessons for Children in Bristol

Looking for a fun but practical after-school activity for your little ones? Have a budding baker in the family and want to give them some more experience? Want to know the tips and tricks of cake presentation? Then you’ve come to the right place.

The Exquisite Cake Company runs lessons for children aged 6 upwards in North Somerset just outside of Bristol during the week and on Saturdays. Ranging from cake making, decorating and presentation, to a five week introduction to cooking course, our lessons provide a safe and fun environment to develop your children’s cooking knowledge. Totally hands-on, including our Mini Chefs lesson for 6 upwards, your kids will get a great all-round understanding of the entire cooking process from ingredients selection, learning what can and can’t be used, amounts, reading and understanding recipes, cooking methods, presentation and trying different foods.

We use local and organic ingredients where possible and teach children to appreciate good food, not fast food. We believe that healthy foods lead to healthy bodies and avoid mass-produced, identical foods always.

All of our courses are listed on our website www.exquisitecakecompany.com and we are always happy to talk with you over the phone (07974 000001).

Book your child on a course today and let them take control in the kitchen!