Go Big Red Cake!

Name: Go Big Red Cake!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Crisco; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons cocoa; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup red food coloring; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 1/4 cups cake flour; 1 tablespoon vinegar

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1024 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Go Big Red Cake! – a delicious recipe with Crisco, eggs, cocoa, salt, vanilla, baking soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Crisco
2 eggs
2 teaspoons cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon vinegar

1
Sift together salt and flour.
2
Make a paste of of coloring and cocoa.
3
Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs and then add paste.
4
Add buttermilk and flour alternately.
5
Blend baking soda and vinegar in cup until it foams.
6
Add to the vanilla batter.
7
Bake in 3 layer pans, greased and floured.
8
Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.
9
Frost with Big Red Cake Frosting!

1024

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

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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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Crisco, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons cocoa, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Go Big Red 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1024 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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