red velvet cake

(1 RATING)
105 Pinches
Longmont, CO
Updated on Jan 18, 2013

Mother's recipe, with a unique frosting, daughters favorite birthday treat. The frosting is what makes this cake, the cream cheese option is too heavy & sweet.

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yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa, unsweetened
  • 2 ounces red food coloring
  • 1 cup commercial buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

How To Make red velvet cake

  • Step 1
    Cream butter and sugar until very smooth then add eggs one at a time beating until well blended. Make a paste of the cocoa and red food color. Add it to the above mixture beating until well blended.
  • Step 2
    Add buttermilk, salt, and vanilla alternating with flour to the above mixture. After combining all together beat it vigorously, as in BEAT,BEAT,BEAT. Mix soda and vinegar, it bubbles; fold into the above mixture.
  • Step 3
    Bake in 2 9 inch deep or 3 shallow layer pans. Grease bottom of pans lightly. 30-35minutes at 350. See frosting directions next

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