HOMEMADE RED VELVET CAKE

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Hope Meece of Ambia, Indiana took a cherished family recipe, downsized it for a pair, and came up with this cute rendition of a luscious old classic.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1 tablespoon red liquid food coloring
3/4 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the sour cream, egg, food coloring, vinegar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. , Pour into three 5x3x2-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cover; cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla and milk mixture until fluffy. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ebra Musa
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This cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Melanie Bull
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The cake was beautiful and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.


Trish Mhonda
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This is the best red velvet cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and delicious.


Zargham Raza
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing. Overall, it was a good cake.


Kennedy Kariuki
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I'm not a big fan of red velvet cake, but this one was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Queen khimy
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautiful. It was a hit at my party!


Daddy Elise
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


K Kahora
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The cake was delicious, but it was a lot of work to make. I'm not sure I'll make it again.


Abdul Lateef
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I've never made a red velvet cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out great!


Gevaline Amsterdam
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Sardarzayad Khan
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This cake is so beautiful and festive. It's perfect for any special occasion.


Katherine Hicks
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. My family loved it!


Fedex Man
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


unstoppable 17
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I loved the cream cheese frosting. It was the perfect complement to the cake.


Salman Maruf
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The cake was easy to make and tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Annie Frazier
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.


Paige Sluder
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This red velvet cake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful.