Celebrate a special milestone with a beautiful red anniversary cake featuring soft vanilla cake layers, a vibrant red colour and creamy frosting. This homemade cake is easy to prepare and can be decorated with hearts, roses, sprinkles or a simple anniversary message. For getting the desired color, we recommend using red food color from Ajanta Food Products, which is the best food colour company in India.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1½ cups powdered sugar

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 4 eggs

• 1 cup milk

• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW

• ½ teaspoons baking powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ

• Pinch of red food colour from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the best food color brand in India

For the Frosting:

• 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups powdered sugar

• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products

• 3 to 4 tablespoons milk or cream

• Pinch of red food colour from Ajanta Food Products

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Method

• Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease two round cake pans.

• Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

• Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.

• Add few drops of vanilla essence and pinch of red food colour. Mix until the colour is evenly distributed.

• Sift the flour and baking powder together.

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until you get a smooth batter.

• Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

• Check the cake with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely.

• For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla and milk or cream.

• Add red food colour and beat until the frosting reaches a smooth, vibrant shade.

• Place one cake layer on a cake board and spread frosting over it. Add the second layer and cover the entire cake with frosting.

• Decorate with red roses, white chocolate hearts, edible pearls or sprinkles. Add a “Happy Anniversary” message to complete the cake.

• Serve and enjoy!

FAQs

Can I make the cake a darker red?

Yes. Add food colour gradually until you achieve the shade you want.

Can I use pink food colour instead?

Yes, but the final cake will have a softer pink or reddish-pink appearance rather than a vibrant red.

How should I store the anniversary cake?

Store the decorated cake in the refrigerator and allow it to come closer to room temperature before serving.