Red Velvet Cake and Frosting Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cake and Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) sugar; 1 cup (225 ml) butter; 2 eggs; 2 oz (56 grm). red food coloring; 1 tsp (5 ml). vanilla; 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) flour; 2 Tbs (30 ml). cocoa; 1 cup (225 ml) buttermilk; 1 tsp (5 ml). baking soda; 1 tsp (5 ml). white vinegar; 1 cup (225 ml) milk; 2 Tbs (30 ml). flour; 1 tsp (5 ml). vanilla; 1 cup (225 ml) sugar; 1 cup (225 ml) butter

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups (350 ml) sugar
1 cup (225 ml) butter
2 eggs
2 oz (56 grm). red food coloring
1 tsp (5 ml). vanilla
2-1/2 cups (600 ml) flour
2 Tbs (30 ml). cocoa
1 cup (225 ml) buttermilk
1 tsp (5 ml). baking soda
1 tsp (5 ml). white vinegar
1 cup (225 ml) milk
2 Tbs (30 ml). flour
1 tsp (5 ml). vanilla
1 cup (225 ml) sugar
1 cup (225 ml) butter

1
Cream sugar and butter in mixing bowl.
2
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Add red food coloring and vanilla; mix well.
4
Sift together flour and cocoa.
5
Mix into egg mixture with buttermilk.
6
Mix soda and vinegar in small dish and add to cake mixture.
7
Bake in three 8 inch or 9 inch round pans at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 25 minutes.
8
Cook milk and flour in double boiler until VERY thick, stirring frequently.
9
Let cool.
10
Beat sugar and butter until fluffy.
11
Add milk and flour mixture and beat again until fluffy.
12
Add vanilla and beat a final time.

2105

kcal

Calories

153

Fat

186

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) sugar, 1 cup (225 ml) butter, 2 eggs, 2 oz (56 grm). red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Cake and Frosting 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 and Frosting

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