Red Cake Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Red Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup vegetable oil; 1 ½ cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons red food coloring; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cocoa; 6 tablespoons flour; 1 ½ cups milk; 1 ½ cups butter (NOT margarine); 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

¾ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cocoa
6 tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups butter (NOT margarine)
1 ½ cups sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla

1
TO MAKE THE CAKE:.
2
Preheat oven to 350*.
3
Beat oil, sugar, and eggs together until well-blended.
4
Add next 4 liquid ingredients, mixing well.
5
Add dry ingredients and beat another 2 minutes.
6
Bake in greased Bundt pan for 25-35 minutes, or until center springs back when lightly touched.
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(Two 8 inches round cake pans may be used instead of a Bundt pan, if desired, decreasing the baking time by about 5 minutes.
8
Cool completely.
9
TO MAKE THE FROSTING:.
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Cook flour and milk over medium heat, stirring until thick and smooth.
11
Cool in refrigerator, stirring occasionaly.
12
Meanwhile, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla together.
13
Add cooled milk mixture, beating 10-12 minutes until thick and creamy.

2437

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

221

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup vegetable oil, 1 ½ cups sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons red food coloring, and more.

Yes, 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.

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