Old Fashioned Southern Red Velvet Cake – a delicious recipe with shortening, eggs, flour, cocoa, vanilla, sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
["Cream shortening & sugar. Add eggs. Beat well. Sift flour, salt & cocoa together. Add alternately with buttermilk. Beat after each addition.", "Make paste of cocoa and food coloring; add to creamed mixture. Add salt, flour and vanilla alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Sprinkle soda over vinegar; pour vinegar over batter.", "Bake 30 minute at 350 degrees in 2 9"" greased pans round cake pans.", "For frosting:", "Combine milk and flour and cook until thick (like a white sauce) Stir constantly. Set aside to cool. Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and cooled cream sauce. Beat until icing becomes stiff. Frost cooled cakes.", "Enjoy!"]
1565
kcal
Calories
77
g
Fat
206
g
Carbs
18
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
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 crisco butter flavor shortening, 2 eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons cocoa, and more.
Yes, Old Fashioned Southern 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.
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