Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 2 Tbsp. baking cocoa; 1 (1 oz.) bottle red food coloring; 1 Tbsp. water; 2 1/4 c. cake flour; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. soda; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; Frosting

Servings: persons

3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. baking cocoa
1 (1 oz.) bottle red food coloring
1 Tbsp. water
2 1/4 c. cake flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. soda
1 Tbsp. vinegar
Frosting

1
Cream shortening in large mixer bowl until light.
2
Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
3
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Mix baking cocoa, food coloring and water in small bowl to make paste.
5
Stir into creamed mixture.
6
Mix flour and salt together.
7
Add to creamed mixture alternately with mixture of vanilla and buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Sprinkle with soda; drizzle with vinegar.
8
Stir gently until mixed; do not beat.
9
Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
10
Bake at 325u00b0 for 25 minutes.
11
Remove to wire racks to cool.
12
Spread frosting between layers and over top and side of cake.
13
Garnish with coconut.
14
This is a beautiful Valentine or Christmas treat.
15
12 servings.

1363

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 2 eggs, 2 Tbsp. baking cocoa, 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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