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. red food coloring; 1-1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. buttermilk; 2-1/4 c. cake flour; scant tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. white vinegar; 2 to 3 Tbsp. cocoa mix; 1/2 c. vegetable shortening; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. baking soda

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Mix food coloring with cocoa and set aside.
3
Cream shortening with sugar.
4
Add eggs and coloring mixture and beat until very creamy.
5
Mix flour with salt. Alternately mix buttermilk and flour mixture and vanilla.
6
Remove from mixer.
7
Add vinegar and baking soda.
8
Bake in 2 layer pans at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes.
9
Cool and frost with Seven Minute Frosting or frosting of your choice.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 oz. red food coloring, 1-1/2 c. sugar, 1 c. buttermilk, 2-1/4 c. cake flour, 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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