Red Velvet Cake

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. Crisco; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 oz. red food coloring; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cocoa; 1 tsp. salt; 1 c. buttermilk (1 c. milk plus 1 1/4 tsp. vinegar); 2 1/4 c. plain flour; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. vinegar

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1348 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Red Velvet Cake – a delicious recipe with Crisco, sugar, red food coloring, eggs, soda, cocoa. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 oz. red food coloring
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk (1 c. milk plus 1 1/4 tsp. vinegar)
2 1/4 c. plain flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. vinegar

1
Cream sugar, Crisco and eggs.
2
Make paste of cocoa and coloring; add to mixture.
3
Add salt to flour and sift.
4
Add this, buttermilk and vanilla.
5
Beat.
6
Put soda in vinegar.
7
Lightly fold in (this foams up).
8
Bake in 3 layers at 350u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
9
Cool, icing with French Creme Icing.

1348

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

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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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. Crisco, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 2 oz. red food coloring, 2 eggs, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1348 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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