Red Velvet Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup Crisco shortening (butter or plain flavor); 2 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon red food coloring

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup Crisco shortening (butter or plain flavor)
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon red food coloring

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3
Grease 3 (8-inch) round cake pans, and line bottoms with parchment paper.
4
With an electric mixer on high speed, cream butter, shortening and sugar for about 4-5 minutes until fluffy, making certain that no sugar granules remain in the creamed mixture.
5
Add in eggs and vanilla; blend well to combine.
6
Mix in sour cream and cocoa; blend well.
7
In a small bowl, blend the boiling water and food colouring together; set aside.
8
In a small bowl sift together cake flour with baking soda, baking powder and salt.
9
Add in the flour mixture alternating with the boiling water to the creamed mixture; mix to make a smooth batter.
10
Divide batter into prepared baking pans, and tap gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles in the batter.
11
Bake about 30-35 minutes, or until cake test done.
12
Cool and remove from pans.
13
Frost with desired icing.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/4 cup Crisco shortening (butter or plain flavor), 2 cups sugar, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Layer 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 Layer Cake

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