Betty Sterner's Red Velvet Cake and Icing Recipe

Name: Betty Sterner's Red Velvet Cake and Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups sugar; ½ cup Crisco; 2 eggs; 2 ounces red food coloring; 2 tablespoons cocoa (heaping, Hershey's); ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 2 ½ cups flour; 1 cup buttermilk; 5 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup sugar; 12 lb butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup Crisco
2 eggs
2 ounces red food coloring
2 tablespoons cocoa (heaping, Hershey's)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 ½ cups flour
1 cup buttermilk
5 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
12 lb butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Prepare a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
3
Cream together the sugar and the Crisco.
4
Add the eggs to this and mix well.
5
Slowly add in the red food coloring, cocoa, salt and vanilla.
6
Dissolve the baking soda in the vinegar.
7
Add to the above mixture and beat well.
8
Alternate the additions of the sifted flour and buttermilk.
9
Bake for approximately 35 minutes.
10
TO MAKE THE ICING:.
11
While the cake is baking, on the stove, cook the flour and milk until stiff.
12
Set aside until it cools.
13
Cream the sugar, butter and vanilla well.
14
Add to the cooked flour and milk and beat for 15 minutes.
15
When you are done with the cake, it should be kept in the refrigerator.

11123

kcal

Calories

1157

Fat

219

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 ½ cups sugar, ½ cup Crisco, 2 eggs, 2 ounces red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Betty Sterner's Red Velvet Cake and Icing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Betty Sterner's Red Velvet Cake and Icing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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