FABULOUS RED VELVET CAKE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
2 ounces red food coloring
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vinegar
White frosting, recipe follows
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of a mixer, cream together the shortening, eggs and sugar. In a separate small bowl, mix together the cocoa and food coloring. Add the paste to the shortening mixture. Sift the flour and salt together over parchment. Add to the batter alternately with the buttermilk in 3 additions. Add the vanilla extract. Fold in the baking soda and vinegar. Pour the batter into 2 greased 9-inch cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until an inserted cake tester comes out clean. Let cool on a cooling rack. Invert the cakes from the pans.
  • Frosting: Over medium heat, cook the flour and milk until thickened. Let cool. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour mixture.
  • Frost the top of the first layer with frosting and set the second layer on top. Frost the entire cake with remaining frosting.

mansur Abdul-Rasheed
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I would highly recommend this red velvet cake recipe to anyone.


Hundessa Gutema
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake.


Nimusiima Apophia
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I've tried many red velvet cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Naledi Mmatladi
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.


J Nik
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I'm not a big fan of red velvet cake, but this one was really good. The frosting was especially delicious.


Ahad Mollah
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This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! Everyone loved it.


Ibrahim badshah Mr mehar
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The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Nyiva Mbesya
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I would have liked the cake to be a bit more moist, but overall it was a good recipe.


Abongwe Tembe
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Samantha Ashley
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for red velvet cake.


craig pearce
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The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear and concise. I especially appreciated the tips for making the perfect cream cheese frosting.


Roland Mekshi
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This red velvet cake turned out beautifully! The texture was moist and fluffy, and the flavor was perfectly balanced between chocolate and buttermilk. I received many compliments from my friends and family, and I will definitely be making this cake a