Red Velvet Cake I

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A family favorite -- great for the Christmas holiday.

Submitted by JJOHN32
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 to 9 - layer inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 ounces red food coloring

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

  • 1 cup milk

  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Grease two 9 inch round pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring. Set aside.

  2. Combine the buttermilk, salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the cocoa mixture. Beat in the buttermilk mixture alternately with the flour, mixing just until incorporated. Stir together baking soda and vinegar, then gently fold into the cake batter.

  3. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

  4. To Make Icing: In a saucepan, combine the milk and 5 tablespoons flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Set aside to cool completely. Cream together butter, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until light and fluffy, then stir in the cooled milk and flour mixture, beating until icing reaches spreading consistency.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

513 Calories
26g Fat
67g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 513
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 503mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 67g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 44g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 124mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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