Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 1 (1 ounce) bottle liquid red food coloring; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; Cream Cheese Frosting; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 (1 ounce) bottle liquid red food coloring
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
Cream Cheese Frosting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, vinegar, and vanilla, beating well.
2
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
3
Add food coloring, beating until combined.
4
Combine flour, and next 3 ingredients; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5
Beat at low speed until blended after each addition.
6
Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch cakepans.
7
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Cool in pans on wire racks for 5 minutes; remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
9
Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
10
Cream Cheese Frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating well.
11
Stir in pecans if desired.

1882

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

168

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 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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