What purpose does vinegar play in red velvet cake?

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What purpose does vinegar play in red velvet cake?

2007-02-14 17:26:11 · 3 answers · asked by etb_nikita 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes

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None at all hun!!

2007-02-14 17:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by crystal lee 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

the vinegar does a few things to it: it helps it rise (with the gas that is produced by the vinegars interaction with the baking soda), it makes it more tender/moist, and offsets the sweetness of the sugar.

2007-02-16 13:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by gaymtns 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The reaction of acidic vinegar and buttermilk tends to turn the cocoa a reddish brown color.

2007-02-14 18:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by MB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋