MOM'S SIGNATURE RED VELVET CAKE
This red velvet cake is constantly requested by friends and family...it has the best flavor, and features real cooked frosting for a delicious, yet light finish.
Provided by Lisa Miller
Categories Desserts Cakes Red Velvet Cake Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, sift cake flour with baking soda.
- Mash the vegetable shortening with 1 1/2 cup of sugar in a large bowl until thoroughly combined, and stir in the eggs, one at a time. Pour the red food coloring into a small bowl, and fill the empty food coloring container with water; add the water to the food coloring. Stir in cocoa powder to make a paste, and mix the paste into the shortening mixture.
- Stir the buttermilk, salt, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl, and mix into the colored shortening mixture, alternating with the flour mixture, until well combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- To make frosting, whisk together the milk and all-purpose flour in a saucepan until the mixture is free of lumps, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thick, about 1 minute. Pour the thickened sauce into a mixing bowl, and chill until completely cooled, at least 30 minutes. When cold, place the butter into the mixture, and beat with an electric mixer to combine; add the vanilla extract and 2 cups of sugar to the bowl, and beat with the mixer set on Medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.8 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 425.5 mg, Sugar 46.1 g
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Kenley Fulle
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected. Maybe I didn't mix the ingredients well enough.
aman hierdé
[email protected]This is the best Red Velvet Cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Demetre Dudu
[email protected]I had a hard time finding red food coloring, but I'm glad I did. This cake turned out so pretty! It was also delicious.
Saleem jamali
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the texture was great. I might try it again with less sugar next time.
Ginger Devore
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of red velvet cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.
Gideon Whittaker
[email protected]This Red Velvet Cake is absolutely gorgeous! The color is so vibrant and the frosting is so smooth and creamy. I can't wait to try it!
Two Thu
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Chelle0615 Reyes
[email protected]My family loved this cake! It was the perfect dessert for my daughter's birthday party. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Misty Ghosh
[email protected]This cake is so moist and delicious! I love the cream cheese frosting. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Abba Aisami Tura
[email protected]I've tried many red velvet cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Muthoni Muturi
[email protected]The texture of this cake was perfect - moist and fluffy. The cream cheese frosting was rich and creamy, and it complemented the cake perfectly.
Rajon Shiks
[email protected]This Red Velvet Cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved it, and it was even better the next day.