Southern Red Velvet Cake

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This is a delicious red velvet cake recipe that was taught to me by my grandmother. Made with a light and buttery frosting instead of the usual cream cheese. It's a little time consuming but totally worth the effort!

Submitted by FTWRTHDAVIS
Updated on May 23, 2022
Slice of red velvet cake with the remaining cake on a stand in the background.
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon butter flavored extract

  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder

  • ½ ounce red food coloring

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup milk

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 teaspoons butter flavored extract

Directions

  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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

390 Calories
20g Fat
49g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 390
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 369mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 128mg 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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