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 large eggs; 1/4 cup (2 ounces) red food coloring; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 cup whole milk; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup butter; 4 tablespoons shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup (2 ounces) red food coloring
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter
4 tablespoons shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine food coloring and cocoa; add to creamed mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in vanilla and vinegar.
2
Pour into two waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3
For frosting, whisk together milk and flour in a saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick (like paste), about 5 minutes. Cool. Place in a bowl with remaining ingredients. Beat at high speed until consistency of whipped cream. Frost one cake layer; top with second layer and frost entire cake.

1309

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup (2 ounces) red food coloring, 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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