Name: Naturally Red Velvet Cake with Ermine Icing
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 95 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 18 slices
Ingredients: 1 large beet; 4 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 1 cup warm water; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1½ teaspoons baking powder; 1½ teaspoons salt; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups unsalted butter (cubed and softened); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch salt