RED VELVET CAKE
From whole wheat flour to egg whites, this is a healthier, lower in fat & cholesterol alternative to traditional red velvet cake. Note: Use glass or metal utensils---the food coloring will stain plastic!
Provided by JelsMom
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Grease & lightly flour two 9" cake pans.
- Combine sifted flour & salt; set aside.
- Put cocoa in small bowl. Gradually add food coloring, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
- With electric mixer at medium speed, cream together shortening & sugar. Beating 5 minutes until fluffy. (Do not shorten shortening/sugar creaming time!).
- Gradually add egg whites, beating for at least 30 seconds after each addition.
- With mixer at low speed, add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk & vanilla, scraping sides of bowl as necessary.
- Add cocoa mixture. Blend well by hand. Do not beat.
- In small bowl, hand mix vinegar w/ baking soda. Stir briefly to mix, and then fold into cake batter. Do not beat.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick tests done.
- To make frosting: Combine sugar, water, cream of tartar and salt in saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved & mixture is syrupy.
- While beating with electric mixer, gradually add syrup to unbeaten egg whites in mixing bowl. Do not stop beating until stiff peaks form (about 7 minutes). Beat in vanilla.
- Allow cake layers to cool on rack 10 minutes before turning out, and let cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 319.2, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 42.9, Protein 5.5
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Naunita Fittro
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and beautiful. It's perfect for any occasion.
Taniyah Calhoun
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Umair haider Maqsood Ali
[email protected]This is the best red velvet cake I've ever made. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfect.
Man Dangote
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Makasphe Makasphe
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a romantic dinner. It's so elegant and delicious.
Md kawsar Gazi
[email protected]I've tried other red velvet cake recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful.
Emaan Naveed
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and beautiful.
Tik toker Tik toker
[email protected]The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
M bilal Tabasam
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best red velvet cake he's ever had.
Ashley S.
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
Danish Khandh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of red velvet cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Nana Kaladze
[email protected]This cake is so rich and chocolatey. I loved it!
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*mhuge*[email protected]I had a hard time finding red food coloring, but I eventually found some at a specialty grocery store.
MS TV
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was perfect.
David Adebowale
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Mohsin K
[email protected]This is the perfect red velvet cake recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Jani Faizan
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! All the kids loved it.
John Perry
[email protected]This red velvet cake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this again!