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: Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil; 1 ounce red food coloring; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract divided; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 2 1/2 cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 8 ounces cream cheese softened; 1/2 cup butter softened; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil
1 ounce red food coloring
3 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 1/2 cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup butter softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1
HEAT oven to 350u00b0F. Coat 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with no-stick cooking spray.
2
BEAT sugar and eggs together in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add oil, food coloring, 2 teaspoons vanilla and vinegar. Beat until smooth. Add flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and buttermilk. Beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into prepared pans.
3
BAKE 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely.
4
BEAT cream cheese and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Frost cake as desired.

2669

kcal

Calories

185

Fat

245

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, 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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