There are several options to make red paint for cakes at home. You may not get the same deep red that you would get from commercially available paint, but your food coloring will be completely natural, without any chemicals.
First way:
Wash 3 pcs. of beets, remove the edges and cut them into cubes of about 2-3 cm in diameter. Put the diced vegetables in a pot and pour cold water, which should cover them completely. The hob must be on medium heat to boil the water.
Once it has boiled (it will take about 5-10 minutes to boil), reduce the heat and leave the vegetables to simmer for about 20 minutes, until they soften and the liquid has almost evaporated - only about 1/4 cup (60 ml) should remain.
Stir occasionally. When this happens, strain the liquid and use it for up to 1 week. It is ready!
Second way:
Use pomegranate juice - it has a deep red color and is suitable for food coloring.
Third way:
Use raspberries or strawberries - Mash them in a strainer, until you squeeze the juice from them and only the seeds remain on top. This way of making cake paint at home will give a unique flavor to all kinds of pastries and creams!
Fourth way:
Soak dried hibiscus flowers in water - you will need about 2 tablespoons (5 g) of flowers and one cup (240 ml) of hot water. Leave it for 5 minutes and strain. This liquid adds a very pleasant floral aroma. You can also use hibiscus tea, it will probably be easier to find in stores.
All these ways of coloring culinary creations are harmless and can help you if you want to prepare Red Velvet Cake for example.
