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CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Classic Red Velvet Cake Recipe: How to Make It image

This ruby-red cake with it's lovely cream cheese frosting has become my "signature dessert." I can't go to any family function without it. The cake is very moist with a buttery chocolate taste. —Katie Sloan, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring
3 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
5-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the food coloring, vinegar, butter flavoring and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake for 20-25 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., In a large bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth and creamy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, FatContent 24g fat (11g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 77mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 468mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 87g carbohydrate (61g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 6g protein.

RED VELVET CUPCAKES RECIPE - MCCORMICK



Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe - McCormick image

Love red velvet cake but don't want to eat the big portions? These red velvet cupcakes with vanilla cream cheese frosting are the mini versions of our classic red velvet cake — perfect for snacking, gifting, and all holidays and occasions.

Provided by McCormick

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cupcakes
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 bottle (1 ounce) McCormick® Red Food Color
2 tsps McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
2 tbsps sour cream
2 tsps McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 box (16 ounces) confectioners’ sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. For the Cupcakes, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in sour cream, milk, food color and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until just blended. Do not overbeat. Spoon batter into 30 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely.
  • For the Frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, sour cream and vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes with Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 Calories

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