CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE
The "red" makes sense, but what about the "velvet" in Red Velvet Cake's iconic name? Food historians say it was a common description during the Victorian era when the term described cakes that had an especially soft and "velvety" crumb. From the color to the crumb, this homemade Red Velvet Cake is a dessert classic. If you prefer cupcakes over cakes, our Classic Red Velvet Cake recipe works perfectly for that - check out our "Expert Tips" section for guidance.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms and sides of 3 (8- or 9-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
- Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium saucepan, mix 1/2 cup flour and 1 1/2 cups milk with whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until mixture is very thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour mixture by tablespoonfuls; beat on high speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Fill and frost cake, using 1 cup frosting between layers. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 800, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 10 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 52 g, TransFat 1 g
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Bamuwayira Alexander
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've made it for every birthday and holiday for the past 5 years.
Ashfaq Ali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry and crumbly.
Anna Puthornsri
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
toqeer ali
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.
Daniel Dutt
[email protected]This cake is always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Everline Kerubo
[email protected]I love the flavor of this cake. It's not too sweet and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.
Adriana Palmeria Alves
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it for birthdays, parties, and even just for a snack.
Asselah Nanchengwa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was delicious.
Jenil Limbu
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved it.
Chacha Nodlav
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was the perfect combination of moist and fluffy.
Shanny Kurt
[email protected]This was my first time making a red velvet cake and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
Donna Foley
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the cake always turns out moist and delicious.
Rinicks AIDZ
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've made it for every birthday and holiday for the past 5 years.
Tim Fischer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dense and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Mesmerizing Reflections
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Bryson Connary
[email protected]This was my first time making red velvet cake and it was so easy! The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake turned out beautifully.
Md Musafir
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for red velvet cake.
Anthony Fabian
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a classic red velvet c