Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz. or 1/4 c. red food coloring; 3 Tbsp. Nestles Quick chocolate mix; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. salt; 2 eggs; 2 1/4 c. cake flour; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 tsp. soda

Servings: persons

2 oz. or 1/4 c. red food coloring
3 Tbsp. Nestles Quick chocolate mix
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 1/4 c. cake flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. soda

1
Mix and set aside food coloring and Nestle Quik.
2
Mix well so you don't have bits of chocolate pieces.
3
Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and the color paste.
4
Beat 10 minutes (YES - 10 MINUTES).
5
Add buttermilk and slowly add flour, then salt and vanilla.
6
Remove from mixer.
7
Mix vinegar and soda in a cup separately and mix well.
8
Add to mixture by hand.
9
Bake in 3 (8-inch) pans that are greased and floured for 30 to 35 minutes at 350u00b0.

1407

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 oz. or 1/4 c. red food coloring, 3 Tbsp. Nestles Quick chocolate mix, 1/2 c. shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Red Velvet Cake

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