Velvet Cake - Any Color Recipe

Name: Velvet Cake - Any Color
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons cocoa (heaping); 1 cup buttermilk; 2 1/4 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vinegar; food coloring, to preference; Frosting; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup butter

Servings: persons

Cake
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa (heaping)
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vinegar
food coloring, to preference
Frosting
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0F", "Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.", "Make a paste of food coloring and cocoa and add to cream mixture.", "Add buttermilk alternating with flour and salt.", "Add vanilla.", "Add soda to vinegar and blend into the batter.", "Adjust color.", "Pour into 2 8"" round cake pans. If not silicone, grease and flour first.", "Bake for 24-30 minutes.", "Cool on a rack.", "For the frosting, add milk to flour slowly and mix til smooth.", "Cook milk and flour until very thick, stirring constantly.", "Cool completely.", "Cream sugar, butter and vanilla until flutty.", "Add cooked mixture and beat on high until VERY fluffy.", "It will look and taste like whipped cream.", "Color frosting, if desired. Leaving it white is nice. Contrasting color is good. Same color if you are looking for an effect.", "Split layers, fill and frost."]

1921

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

195

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Velvet Cake - Any Color 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.

Velvet Cake - Any Color

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