Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup Crisco; 2 eggs; 1 ½ cups sugar; 3 tablespoons instant powdered chocolate milk mix; 3 tablespoons red food coloring; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 ¼ cups sifted flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup butter; 1 cup powdered sugar; 6 tablespoons Crisco; 3 tablespoons flour; ⅔ cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

½ cup Crisco
2 eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
3 tablespoons instant powdered chocolate milk mix
3 tablespoons red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
2 ¼ cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons Crisco
3 tablespoons flour
⅔ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cream Crisco and sugar together.
3
Add eggs, chocolate milk mix and food coloring and mix well.
4
Add buttermilk, flour, salt and vanilla; mix well.
5
To a small bowl add vinegar and baking soda.
6
FOLD this into the cake mixture.
7
Pour into a greased and flour pan.
8
Depending on the size of your pan bake for about 30 minutes or until done.
9
To prepare icing: Cream butter, sugar and Crisco.
10
Add one at a time flour, milk and vanilla.
11
Beat for 12 minutes or until fluffy.

1469

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

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: ½ cup Crisco, 2 eggs, 1 ½ cups sugar, 3 tablespoons instant powdered chocolate milk mix, 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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