Victorian Velvet Cake By Chef Hemedi

Chef Hemedi’s Victorian Velvet Cake is by far one of the easiest cake recipes to try & guess what anyone can try this! This has therefore got to be a perfect Easter addition to the Easter recipes of the week! As Chef Ali himself says “You can even prepare it blindfolded!! It’s one of my basic recipes!!!” Since you are at home with the family, why not try baking this deliciously soft and spongy cake with your kids. You can decorate it as you wish and serve it for teatime on Easter or as a dessert after dinner.  Do try out this delicious recipe & don’t forget to thank us later 😉

Chef Hemedi-Ali- The Pastry Chef Expert!

Over 16 years of experience in the baking industry! 

VICTORIAN VELVET CAKE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

400 grams of self-raising flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
320 grams of sugar
300 grams of margarine
8 eggs
100 ml of warm milk
1 tablespoon of vanilla essence
1 teaspoon of lemon zest

Note:
Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Clean your oven with a damp cloth soaked in warm soapy water. Now set the heat to 170*C to preheat. Grease a clean 9 by 10 inch baking tray then line with parchment paper at the bottom & put aside. Measure out your ingredients carefully and precisely.

METHOD

STEP 1
Mix all the ingredients in a cake mixing machine and use the cake beater attachment to cream on low speed for 2 minutes then increase to the highest speed and beat for 8 to 10 minutes.

STEP 2
Pour your cake batter in your baking tray, then level and bake in a preheated oven for 40 minutes or until baked.

STEP 3
For decorating cut slices & place on your desired plate, then drizzle some chocolate and vanilla sauce & garnish as per your preference!