Bebe's Famous Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Bebe's Famous Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups cooking oil; 4 teaspoons cocoa powder; 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour; 1 (2 ounce) bottle red food coloring; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup butter, softened; 1 lb confectioners' sugar; 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups chopped pecans; 10 pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 ¾ cups cooking oil
4 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 (2 ounce) bottle red food coloring
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 lb confectioners' sugar
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
10 pecan halves

1
Cake-.
2
Beat oil and sugar together till creamy.
3
Add eggs, one at a time and beat well.
4
Mix cocoa together with red coloring and the 2 teaspoons vanilla then add to the oil and sugar mixture beating well.
5
Mix in flour and buttermilk alternately a little of each at a time.
6
Add salt and soda and mix well.
7
Pour equal amounts into 3 eight inch cake pans that have been prepared with shortening and a light dusting of flour.
8
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or till cake layers are done in the center.
9
Allow to cool before frosting.
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Frosting-.
11
Cream together butter, confectioners sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract and the chopped pecans, using an electric mixer.
12
Frost layers of cake.
13
Artfully arrange the remaining pecan halves on top of cake.
14
Allow to set for at least one hour before cutting cake.

5050

kcal

Calories

419

Fat

323

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¾ cups cooking oil, 4 teaspoons cocoa powder, 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour, 1 (2 ounce) bottle red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Bebe's Famous Red Velvet Cake 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.

Bebe's Famous Red Velvet Cake

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