Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

This classic red velvet layer cake recipe uses buttermilk for moist and tender results. Frost with a fluffy white icing for a crowd-favorite dessert.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
513 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.
Step 2
Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and shortening together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine red food coloring and cocoa to make a paste; add to creamed mixture.
Step 3
Mix buttermilk, salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together in a small bowl. Add flour, alternating with buttermilk mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Mix vinegar and baking soda together; gently fold into cake batter and pour into prepared pans.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
Step 5
Make the icing: Heat milk and 5 tablespoons flour in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Set aside to cool completely.
Step 6
Meanwhile, beat 1 cup sugar, butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add cooled flour mixture and beat until frosting is a good spreading consistency. Frost cake layers when completely cool.
Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa

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