Red Velvet Mishap

Confession of the week:

I’ve eaten a slice of red velvet cake every single day since the 4th of July. That’s a whole lotta cake. That’s a whole lotta of frosting. That’s a whole lotta red food coloring going through my stomach. 

But before you call me a glutton and scrunch up your nose, now might be the time to mention that I'm officially back to my pre-baby weight. If you're in a similar post-delivery situation, might I recommend this recipe to help shed the extra pounds?

It’s become a little bit of a tradition since moving to Norway that we throw a 4^th of July party and invite a few Norwegians. I put up a few flags and cheap window decals, we grill a few burgers and drink a couple of beers, then I try to wow them all with some sort of over-the-top dessert from “the old country”. This year a three-layered, cream cheese-frosted, coconut-coated, blueberry star-decorated red velvet was made. It was one heck of a delicious cake, despite the fact that it didn’t stay true to its name.

This year’s 4^th of July lesson to be learned:

1/3 of a cup of Norwegian red food coloring, costing one the equivalent of $5.50!, does not a red-tinted cake make. Regardless, the Norwegians had never witnessed such a tall cake and its sheer magnitude out shadowed the fact the patriotic cake was deep maroon, at best.

Tip for next year’s party: 

Serve popsicles instead. It'll be more popular with a certain 1/2- American, anyhow.

 

Comments

[Anne]

I tried making Red Velvet cake for May 17, but ran into the same problem that you did with the food colouring.

Next time abroad, I'm stocking up on that...

[Heather (Heather's Dish)]

i've never had a dark red velvet, but i think it would be SO beautiful! but you're right...popsicles are WAY easier :)

[Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen]

LOL! Sounds really pretty though! Are your teeth pink yet? ;)