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BEST RED VELVET CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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It's just not Christmas at our house until this festive cake appears. This is different from other red velvet cake recipes I’ve had; the icing is as light as snow. —Kathryn Davison, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 bottles (1 ounce each) red food coloring
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1/2 cup cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in food coloring, vinegar and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool layers 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, combine water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened and opaque, 2-3 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Beat butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in cornstarch mixture. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, FatContent 34g fat (21g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 115mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 564mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 71g carbohydrate (52g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 4g protein.

CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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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.

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