AUNTIE'S RED VELVET CAKE!

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What a wonderful cake! And the icing... well, I could just eat that straight out of the bowl!

Provided by Krista Hanna

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

CAKE
1 c shortening
1 3/4 c sugar
2 1/2 c cake flour
1 1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp vinegar
1 oz red food coloring
1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
ICING
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c margarine
1 c sugar
3 Tbsp flour
2/3 c milk
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Mix sugar, shortening, salt, and baking soda in power mixer with whisk attachment.
  • 3. In seperate bowl measure out flour.
  • 4. In another bowl mix together eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and vinegar.
  • 5. Alternate pouring the flour and buttermilk mixture into the mixing bowl.
  • 6. Mix in the cocoa and the red food coloring. Do not over beat.
  • 7. Bake in 2 8" round pans for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • 8. Mix all icing ingredients in electric mixer for 15 minutes. *You MUST mix for the full 15 minutes or you WILL be disappointed!
  • 9. After the cake is completely cool, layer it up and ice it!

Qatar 2 Moulvibazar
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This cake is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion.


Mohammad Akram labano
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I'm going to make this cake for my daughter's birthday. I know she'll love it.


Madisyn Parr
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This cake is so beautiful! I can't wait to try it.


Dion Brown
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I didn't have any red food coloring, so I used chocolate frosting instead. It was still delicious!


BINU THOMAS
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Arif koko Official
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Mdnaim Islam
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. I love the cream cheese frosting too.


muslimkhan muslimkhan
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I'm new to baking, and this recipe was easy to follow. My cake turned out great!


Debra Estes
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making this cake for all my future parties.


Gloria Nzoma
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as red as the picture. It was still delicious though.


Jonathan Maconachie (Xact Visual)
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The cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was amazing.


Dr Lili
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I'm not a big fan of red velvet cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and decadent.


W A D D A Gamer
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Vincent Gyekye
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I've tried many red velvet cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Olakunle Durodola
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This red velvet cake is a masterpiece! The texture was moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.