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 shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 tablespoons red food coloring; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; Best-Ever Soft Icing; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Best-Ever Soft Icing
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar

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["Beat shortening and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until yellow dissapears. Stir in vanilla and food coloring.", "Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa. Stir together buttermilk and vinegar; add to shortening mixture alternately with flour mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat just until blended after each addition.", "Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9"" round cakes; bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire racks. Spread Best-Ever Soft Icing between layers and on top and sides of cake.", "Best-Ever Soft Icing:", "Whisk together flour and milk in a small saucepan over low heat until thickened. Pour into mixing bowl; allow to cool. Add butter and remaining ingreidents to flour mixture; beat at high speed with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 8 minutes."]

1467

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

142

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 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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