Grandmother Pauls Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Grandmother Pauls Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon cocoa; 2 ounces red food coloring; 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter; 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 2 egg whites; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 5 tablespoons cold water; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 cup miniature marshmallows; 1 cup or 3 1/2-ounce can shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa
2 ounces red food coloring
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup or 3 1/2-ounce can shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Beat eggs; add sugar.
3
Mix cocoa and food coloring.
4
Add butter and egg mixture; mix well.
5
Sift together flour and salt.
6
Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
7
Blend in vanilla.
8
In a small bowl, combine soda and vinegar and add to mixture.
9
Pour into three 9-inch round greased and floured pans.
10
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tests done.
11
Cook egg whites, sugar, water, and corn syrup in double boiler for 5 minutes and beat.
12
Add marshmallows; stir until melted.
13
Fold in coconut and nuts.
14
Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.

2109

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

240

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon cocoa, 2 ounces red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Grandmother Pauls 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.

Grandmother Pauls Red Velvet Cake

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