Original Red Velvet Cake and Frosting Recipe

Name: Original Red Velvet Cake and Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 ounces food coloring red; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup milk; 5 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 ounces food coloring red
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
5 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
CAKE: Cream together butter, sugar and eggs.
2
Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring.
3
Add the paste to the creamed mixture.
4
Mix salt and vanilla in buttermilk and add alternately with the flour.
5
Mix soda and vinegar separately, add last, folding in.
6
DO NOT BEAT after adding soda mixture.
7
Bake at 350F (180C) F for 30 minutes.
8
ICING: Boil together milk and flour until thickened.
9
Let stand until cool.
10
Cream together butter, sugar and vanilla.
11
Add milk and flour mix and beat very well.
12
(The longer you beat it the better it gets.)

1921

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

195

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Original Red Velvet Cake and Frosting 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.

Original Red Velvet Cake and Frosting

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