Southern Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Southern Red Velvet 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 white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon butter flavored extract; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1/2 ounce red food coloring; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons butter flavored extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter flavored extract
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 ounce red food coloring
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons butter flavored extract

1
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 10 inch round pans.
2
Cream 1/2 cup of shortening, 1 1/2 cups of white sugar, eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of butter flavored extract in a large bowl. Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring in a small bowl and add to shortening mixture. Pour in 2 1/2 cups flour alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until just incorporated. Mix 1 teaspoon of salt, baking soda, and vinegar in a small bowl, and while fizzing fold into the batter; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
4
To make frosting: Cook 3 tablespoons of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and milk in a skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Let cool completely. Cream butter, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup shortening in a separate bowl. Stir in 2 teaspoons each of vanilla extract and butter flavored extract. Then add flour mixture to bowl and cream together. Frost cooled cake.

1581

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Red Velvet Cake

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