Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. solid vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 2 oz. red food coloring; 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder; 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract; 2 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 Tbsp. vinegar

Servings: persons

1 c. solid vegetable shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 oz. red food coloring
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. vinegar

1
In large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar.
2
Add eggs, beating until blended. Combine food coloring and cocoa, forming a paste.
3
Add to sugar mixture, blending well.
4
Blend in vanilla. Sift flour and salt together.
5
Add flour mixture and buttermilk to creamed mixture alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Combine soda and vinegar to make a foamy liquid. Fold liquid carefully into cake batter by hand.
6
Do not use electric mixer. Pour batter into two greased and lightly floured 9-inch cake layer pans or a 10-inch tube pan.
7
Bake in 325u00b0 oven for 24 minutes if using two 9-inch cake layer pans or for 65 minutes if using a 10-inch tube pan.
8
Cool completely before icing.

1370

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

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: 1 c. solid vegetable shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 2 eggs, 2 oz. red food coloring, 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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