Amazing Red Velvet Cake With Frosting Recipe

Name: Amazing Red Velvet Cake With Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white shortening; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 2 ounces red food coloring; 2 1/4 cups sifted flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons cocoa; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk (or soymilk with a tbsp of vinegar in it left to sit for 5 minutes); Frosting; 1 cup milk; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup butter

Servings: persons

1/2 cup white shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 ounces red food coloring
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk (or soymilk with a tbsp of vinegar in it left to sit for 5 minutes)
Frosting
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter

1
Mix vinegar and baking soda in a small dish and set aside.
2
Cream sugar, shortening and eggs until very fluffy.
3
Mix cocoa and food coloring in a small cup to form a paste, then add that to the creamed mixture.
4
Add buttermilk and salt alternately with with flour.
5
Add vanilla and vinegar-baking soda mix.
6
Beat thoroughly after every addition.
7
Pour into two 8 or 9 inch round pans that are greased and floured.
8
Bake 30 minutes at 350u00b0F.
9
TO FROST: In a small sauce pan cook together your milk and flour, stirring constantly until thick.
10
Let cool, then add vanilla and mix well.
11
Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl, then gradually add the flour mix.
12
Whip until fluffy.

1706

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup white shortening, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 2 ounces red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Amazing Red Velvet Cake With Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Amazing Red Velvet Cake With Frosting

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