LUSCIOUS RED VELVET CAKE is a favorite in the South, especially for special occasions like Juneteenth and, of course, the holidays because of its signature Santa-red color. Whether folks love it for its rich cream cheese frosting or fluffy crimson cake layers with subtle chocolate flavor, this cake has amassed quite the fan base, and it’s easy to see why. So, we took these tasty flavors and spread the love to a collection of recipes that will fill your festivities with festive red velvet flair.
Red Velvet Biscuits
MAKES ABOUT 15
Add Christmas flair to a classic Southern breakfast with these festive biscuits.
3¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1¼ cups cold unsalted butter, grated and frozen
1 cup whole buttermilk, cold
1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy whipping
