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 vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 ounces food coloring red; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 5 1/2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 cup milk; 1 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 ounces food coloring red
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vinegar
5 1/2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 cup milk
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Cream shortening and sugar together.
2
Add eggs, coca, food coloring and vanilla, beat.
3
Stir in mixture of flour and salt alternately with buttermilk.
4
Mix soda and vinegar, quickly stir into mixture, while still foaming.
5
Pour into two 8 inch layer pans or 13x9x2 inch pan.
6
Bake at 350F (180C).
7
for 25 to 35 minutes.
8
For the frosting, combine flour and milk, cook until thickened, cool.
9
Add butter, sugar and vanilla beat well.

1752

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

201

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 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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