Hi! I have been making red velvet cake for the past several years for Christmas. In order to make it red, I had to use 2 oz. of food coloring which I was never fond of. I was just reading about the natural food coloring for dyeing the Easter eggs with either cranberry juice or red beets (after boiling). Anyway, I was wondering if there is any natrual liquid (maybe cranberry juice???) that I could use instead of McCormick's food coloring?
Many thanks!
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2006-12-20 02:51:51 · 10 answers · asked by blue-eyed swedishfish 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
You can't use liquid to dye the cake. It will alter the recipe. You need to stick to concentrated liquid dyes, gels, powders or pastes. I believe you can go to a natural food store or baking supply and ask if they have natural food dyes.
Although, nothing gives you that great red color like good old McCormick's...
2006-12-20 03:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by JUDI O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a Velvet Cake you use cocoa, and using natural color dyes instead of McCormicks; you may not achieve the color you want!
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Note: Color outcomes are based on dyeing white foods; final colors will vary (based on original food product color & amount of coloring agent used (e.g. yellow cake + pomegranate juice will turn more orange than red). Some colors (or amts.) may affect final flavor. Puree & drain fruits of seeds before use & account for added liquid in the recipe. For richer colors, use thawed (frozen) or concentrated juices of fruits & veggies.
Pink: cranberry juice, raspberries, red currants, strawberries
Red: pomegranate juice, or dried, powdered, boiled, unsalted red beets (ground in the blender or food processor-won't effect flavor).
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2006-12-20 03:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by Swirly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't get the same dark red colored cake using anything other than food coloring. Also, using fruit or vegetable juice will alter the taste of the cake.
2006-12-20 03:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by myste 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have Sun Harvest stores in your area, look there. They carry a selection of natural food colors. They're kind of expensive though.
2016-05-23 00:02:43 · answer #4 · answered by Ethel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that the kinds of things you are suggesting would change the flavor or you cake. I would stick with the food coloring.
2006-12-20 03:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by littlemomma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cooked red beets will add color and shouldn't change the flavor. After cooking, put in blender and add small amount to cake batter for color.
2006-12-20 02:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by cat m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Reddest of all, Pomegranate
2006-12-20 02:57:32 · answer #7 · answered by Steve G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like cake
2006-12-20 02:55:27 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Bob Onya 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try the cranberry
see if it changes the flavor
2006-12-20 02:59:03 · answer #9 · answered by justine w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try dried paprika.
2006-12-20 03:01:27 · answer #10 · answered by Beancake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋