Red Watermelon Cake Recipe

Name: Red Watermelon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon red food coloring; 1 tablespoon cocoa; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup raisins

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 tablespoon cocoa
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup raisins

1
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine water, red food coloring, and cocoa; add to creamed mixture, beating well.
2
Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Combine vinegar and soda, stirring well; stir into batter. Fold raisins into batter.
3
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove layers from pans, and let cool completely. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.

1051

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Red Watermelon 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 Watermelon Cake

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