County Fair Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: County Fair 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; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 2 ounces red food coloring (or 1 oz. mixed with 1 oz. water); 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon vinegar; Icing; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 lb butter (no subs); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 ounces red food coloring (or 1 oz. mixed with 1 oz. water)
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vinegar
Icing
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 lb butter (no subs)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1
Cream shortening with sugar; add eggs.
2
Combine cocoa and food coloring to make a paste.
3
Stir into creamed mixture.
4
Sift four and salt together.
5
Then with electric mixer at medium speed, add alternately with buttermilk to mixture.
6
Blend well; add vanilla.
7
Combine vinegar and soda and while still foaming, add to batter.
8
Do not beat; instead stir gently.
9
Bake in 2 greased and floured layer cake pans at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes.
10
Icing: Cook flour and milk over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly.
11
Cool.
12
Add sugar, butter and vanilla.
13
Beat at high speed until smooth and creamy.
14
Spread on cooled cake.
15
Icing will take a length of time to set; it resembles whip cream when cool.

1696

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

189

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 shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons cocoa, and more.

Yes, County Fair 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.

County Fair Red Velvet Cake

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