Did you know that red food dye is made from cochineal or carmine insects. The substance is extracted from these insects and in turn poses possible health issues which has become a concern of many parents. This may also be of interest to many vegans and vegetarians out there looking for animal free products.
After learning about this alarming food coloring process, I was eager to create this safe and delicious recipe using "real” ingredients. Red velvet cake has always been a favorite of mine. So why not use beets for the rich red color?!
There was no artificial coloring used in this recipe and it came out to be a beautiful and bright red color. The beets also worked as the perfect emulsifier so there was no need for eggs, butter or milk. Therefore, this recipe is Gluten Free, Vegan and Dairy Free! And no, it did not taste like beets!
