SYLVIA'S RED VELVET CAKE

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Sylvia's Red Velvet Cake image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons Dutch process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 ounces red food coloring
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or margarine, softened
1 pound box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For the Cake:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) cake pans. In a medium bowl or on a piece of waxed paper, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk. Beat in food coloring and vinegar, then add vanilla. Spread the batter evenly in the pans.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Turn out onto a rack to cool.
  • For the Frosting:
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter. Beat in confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Stir in pecans. Use frosting to fill and ice cake.
  • Slice and serve on individual plates.

Anamul haqe
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I've tried many red velvet cake recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Niranjan Xettri
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. It was a hit at my party.


Dewald Pieterse
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This is the best red velvet cake I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Asif Gujjar
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This cake is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Murey joseph
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Josiah Venegas
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ali raza Chohan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Aaron Okoli. Jr
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I've been looking for a good red velvet cake recipe for a while now, and I think I've finally found it. This cake is everything I was looking for: moist, flavorful, and with the perfect amount of sweetness.


Esihle Ntuli
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as red as the picture. It was still good, but it wasn't as visually appealing.


Eric Kasking
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. It turned out beautifully and tasted delicious.


Shishir Salman
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I'm not a big fan of red velvet cake, but I have to admit that this recipe was pretty good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


layne clift
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she's ever had.


Bruce Thompson
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The frosting was a bit runny, but it still tasted great. I think I'll try a different frosting recipe next time.


SM SABBIR
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


honda gaming adel
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I love the vibrant red color of this cake. It's perfect for Valentine's Day or Christmas.


Malwande Ketelo
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The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.


Muneeb khan Lashari Muneeb khan Lashari
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.


Joshua Mulu
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This cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.