Makeover Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Makeover Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/4 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup fat-free milk; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Line two 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the applesauce, food coloring, vinegar and vanilla.
2
Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 14-18 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
For frosting, in a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour mixture and vanilla. Spread between layers and over top of cake.

1658

kcal

Calories

Fat

196

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, Makeover 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.

Makeover Red Velvet Cake

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