Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temp; 1/2 c. shortening (Crisco), room temp; 2 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 3 rounded Tbsp cocoa powder; 2 oz. red food coloring; 3 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1 1/2 c. buttermilk; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla; 1 Tbsp white vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; Frosting:; 6 Tbsp flour; 1 1/2 c. milk; 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1 1/2 c. unsalted butter; 2 Tbsp Sherry

Servings: persons

Cake:
1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temp
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco), room temp
2 1/4 c. granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3 rounded Tbsp cocoa powder
2 oz. red food coloring
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
Frosting:
6 Tbsp flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. unsalted butter
2 Tbsp Sherry

1
Cake:
2
Preheat oven to 350. Grease 3 8-inch cake pans. Cut parchment paper to fit bottoms - grease. Flour pans.
3
Cream first 3 ingredients until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
4
Make a paste of cocoa and red food coloring. Add, mixing well.
5
Combine buttermilk and vanilla. Alternately add flour and buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour. (4 flours and 3 buttermilks)
6
In small bowl combine vinegar and baking soda. While still foaming, add to batter.
7
Pour into prepared pans. Bake 30 - 35 minutes until tester comes out clean.
8
Frosting:
9
Whisk together milk and flour in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until very thick. Cool completely.
10
Cream together sugar, butter and Sherry. Add cooled flour mixture and beat together, scraping sides occasionally, for 10-12 minutes. Frost cake!

3562

kcal

Calories

193

Fat

453

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temp, 1/2 c. shortening (Crisco), room temp, 2 1/4 c. granulated sugar, 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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