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 ½ cups sugar; ½ cup shortening; 2 ounces red food coloring; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon cocoa; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 cup milk; ¼ cup flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup shortening; 2 teaspoons vanilla; coconut (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup shortening
2 ounces red food coloring
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 cup milk
¼ cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla
coconut (optional)

1
Cream together the sugar and shortening.
2
Add the food coloring, eggs and vanilla.
3
Blend.
4
Sift the flour, cocoa and salt three times and add to mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
5
Beat until smooth.
6
Mix the vinegar and soda together and fold (do not beat) into batter.
7
Pour into two 9 inch cake pans which have been buttered and floured.
8
Bake for 30 minutes at 350F degrees.
9
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10
place milk and flour in small pan and cook over med.
11
heat until thick.
12
Allow to cool.
13
Cream the sugar and shortening until fluffy.
14
Add cool flour/ milk mixture and beat again until fluffy.
15
Add vanilla.
16
Spread between layers and on top of cake.
17
Garnish with coconut if desired.

1259

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

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 ½ cups sugar, ½ cup shortening, 2 ounces red food coloring, 2 eggs, 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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