Classic Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Classic Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring; 3 teaspoons white vinegar; 1 teaspoon butter flavoring; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups cake flour; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 12 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 5-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring
3 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
5-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the food coloring, vinegar, butter flavoring and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
2
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
In a large bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth and creamy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

2150

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

209

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: 1/2 cup shortening, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Classic Red Velvet Cake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Red Velvet Cake

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