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. shortening; 1-1/2 c. sugar; 2-1/4 c. flour; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 bottles red food color (1 oz. each); 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 2 eggs; pinch of salt; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 Tbsp. cocoa; 1 tsp. soda

Eats Now Editorial Team · 802 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Red Velvet Cake – a delicious recipe with shortening, sugar, flour, vanilla, red food, vinegar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1-1/2 c. sugar
2-1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
2 bottles red food color (1 oz. each)
1 Tbsp. vinegar
2 eggs
pinch of salt
1 c. buttermilk
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. soda

1
Cream sugar and shortening until creamy.
2
Add eggs.
3
Beat well.
4
Add flour with salt alternately with buttermilk.
5
Add vanilla.
6
Make a paste of food color and cocoa.
7
Add to batter and beat well.
8
Mix vinegar and soda and add to batter, mixing well. Makes three layers.
9
Bake 30 minutes at 350u00b0.

802

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* 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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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. shortening, 1-1/2 c. sugar, 2-1/4 c. flour, 1 tsp. vanilla, 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
802 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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