Red Hat Cake Recipe

Name: Red Hat Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2-1/4 cups sugar; 5 eggs; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 cup shortening; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 3 tablespoons red food coloring; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons red food coloring
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
2
Line a 14-in. round cake pan or deep-dish pizza pan with waxed paper; lightly coat with cooking spray. Pour 1-1/2 cups batter into a greased 2-qt. round baking dish; pour remaining batter into prepared cake pan or pizza pan.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-30 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.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add cream, food coloring, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth.
5
Place larger cake on a serving plate; spread with frosting. Top with smaller cake; frost. Decorate as desired. Save any remaining frosting for another use.

1995

kcal

Calories

Fat

290

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2-1/4 cups sugar, 5 eggs, 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Red Hat 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.

Red Hat Cake

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