Velvet Wedded Bliss

On Saturday 31 March, I had the pleasure of attending my cousin's Civil Ceremony. Held at the Events Centre, in the magnificent Auckland Museum. The Head table was set a beautiful lilac and purple hue backdrop. Our tables were adorned with gorgeous parcels of sweets! One of which was catered for by me!
Meeta, the dashing Bride, requested Red Velvet mini cupcakes. They were made Vegan to cater for Vegetarian guests. Frosted in vanilla double whipped butter-creme. I double whipped this creme to give it a light and fluffy texture to match the airy softness of the cake.  This particular sweet treat proved very popular. But I cannot take credit for this delectable delight. So, following this post is the recipe in which I used from a book I am becoming quite attached to. Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World! If you enjoy using this recipe, please buy yourself the book. It is worth a place on that baking book shelf!
Enjoy x
  

Cake Pops dressed the Head table which were also made a Red Velvet.

Cake was made a Madeira

 

Nilesh and Meeta, I wish you both a fulfilling and enriched life together on your journey as Husband and Wife. Congratulations!!! xox

Vegan Red Velvet CupcakesAdapted from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World 

Makes about 22 cupcakes

Cake
2 cups soy milk
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 ounces red food colour
4 teaspoons vanilla extract

• Add vinegar to soy milk, and set aside to curdle.
• Sift flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
• Add vegetable oil, food coloring, and vanilla extract to the curdled soy milk, and mix.
• Pour liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix.
• Fill cupcake liners ¾ full.
• Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes or until done.

Note; For those concerned by the properties of the red food colour. Not all red food colouring is made from insects. Cochineal/Carmine is made from beetles (sometimes labeled E120). Red #40 is derived from coal. If you’re concerned about ingredients in red dye being vegan or not, please read the label.