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 cup vegetable shortening; 2 eggs; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; 2 ounces red food coloring; 2 ½ cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
2 ounces red food coloring
2 ½ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In the bowl of a mixer, cream together the shortening, eggs and sugar.
3
In a separate small bowl, mix together the cocoa and food coloring.
4
Add the paste to the shortening mixture.
5
Sift the flour and salt together over parchment.
6
Add to the batter alternately with the buttermilk in 3 additions.
7
Add the vanilla extract.
8
Fold in the baking soda and vinegar.
9
Pour the batter into 2 greased 9-inch cake pans.
10
Bake for 30 minutes or until an inserted cake tester comes out clean.
11
Let cool on a cooling rack.
12
Invert the cakes from the pans.
13
Frosting: Over medium heat, cook the flour and milk until thickened.
14
Let cool.
15
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
16
Beat in the flour mixture.
17
Frost the top of the first layer with frosting and set the second layer on top.
18
Frost the entire cake with remaining frosting.

1717

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

193

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 cup vegetable shortening, 2 eggs, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 teaspoon 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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