Best 6 Go Big Red Cake Frosting Recipes

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Are you ready to make a luscious, velvety frosting that will take your cakes and cupcakes to new heights? Go Big Red Cake Frosting is the perfect go-to recipe for any baker looking to add a touch of decadence to their dessert creations. With this easy-to-make frosting, you can create fluffy, creamy swirls that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Its vibrant red color and rich flavor make it the ideal choice for patriotic celebrations, Valentine's Day, or any occasion where a touch of red is desired. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this frosting is sure to impress even the most discerning palate.

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HESTER'S RED VELVET CAKE ICING



Hester's Red Velvet Cake Icing image

My Great Grandmother Hester's recipe, as given to me by my Great Aunt Jan.

Provided by Carri Smith

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup milk
¼ cup flour
1 cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cook the milk and flour in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula until thickened, about 5 minutes. Place the mixture in the refrigerator until chilled.
  • Combine the vegetable shortening, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until well blended. Beat the chilled milk mixture into the shortening mixture until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

RED VELVET CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Red Velvet Cake with Buttercream Frosting image

Very moist red velvet cake -- with excellent buttercream frosting. A family tradition, as well as a favorite. Great for holidays!

Provided by rlroth

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups cake flour
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces red food coloring
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, chocolate pudding mix, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup of butter with 1 1/2 cup of sugar with an electric mixer until creamy; beat the eggs in, one at a time, and beat until the mixture is fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, in several additions. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the red food color until the batter is uniformly colored. In a bowl, stir the baking soda with vinegar, and gently fold the foamy mixture gently into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean or with moist crumbs, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • For frosting, place all-purpose flour in a saucepan, and gradually whisk milk into the flour, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until smoothly combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until thickened and smooth; allow to cool completely. Beat 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 1 minute, and gradually beat in the cooled milk mixture; add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat the frosting until fluffy and spreadable, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72.9 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 634.5 mg, Sugar 50 g

GO BIG RED CAKE FROSTING!



Go Big Red Cake Frosting! image

Make and share this Go Big Red Cake Frosting! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Nichol

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 2 Cups, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup Crisco
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat milk in a pan and thicken with the flour.
  • Beat in the cup of powdered sugar.
  • Beat the last 3 ingredients until consistency of whipped cream.
  • Add milk and beat again til right consistency.
  • Refrigerate frosting until cool.
  • Cake should be refrigerated!

RED VELVET CAKE ICING



Red Velvet Cake Icing image

Cream-cheese frosting has become the go-to topping for red velvet cake. Not only do the colors provide a feast of contrast for the eyes, the creamy richness of the icing perfectly complements the deep flavor of the cake.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     quick, dessert

Time 15m

Yield Icing for top and sides of 3-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups heavy cream, cold
12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
12 ounces mascarpone
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Softly whip cream by hand, in electric mixer or in food processor. Cover in bowl and refrigerate.
  • Blend cream cheese and mascarpone in food processor or electric mixer until smooth. Add vanilla, pulse briefly, and add confectioners' sugar. Blend well.
  • Transfer cream cheese mixture to bowl; fold in whipped cream. Refrigerate until needed.

RED CAKE FROSTING



Red Cake Frosting image

Make and share this Red Cake Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pugmom49006

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup milk
1/4 cup flour
salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a shaker, combine milk, flour and salt. Shake well. In heavy saucepan, cook on medium heat until thick. Cool.
  • Combine sugar, margarine, and shortening. Beat at high speed till fluffy. Add milk mixture and vanilla. Beat till fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 98.7, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 16.7, Protein 1

RED VELVET CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Red Velvet Cake with Buttercream Frosting image

Very moist red velvet cake -- with excellent buttercream frosting. A family tradition, as well as a favorite. Great for holidays!

Provided by rlroth

Categories     Red Velvet Cake

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups cake flour
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces red food coloring
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, chocolate pudding mix, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup of butter with 1 1/2 cup of sugar with an electric mixer until creamy; beat the eggs in, one at a time, and beat until the mixture is fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, in several additions. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the red food color until the batter is uniformly colored. In a bowl, stir the baking soda with vinegar, and gently fold the foamy mixture gently into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean or with moist crumbs, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • For frosting, place all-purpose flour in a saucepan, and gradually whisk milk into the flour, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until smoothly combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until thickened and smooth; allow to cool completely. Beat 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 1 minute, and gradually beat in the cooled milk mixture; add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat the frosting until fluffy and spreadable, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72.9 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 634.5 mg, Sugar 50 g

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter for the frosting to avoid making it too salty.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before beating them together.
  • Do not overbeat the frosting, or it will become grainy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar to the frosting mixture to avoid creating lumps.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
  • If the frosting is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
  • Let the frosting chill for at least 30 minutes before using it.
  • This frosting can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.

Conclusion:

Big Red Cake Frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to frost a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its fluffy texture and sweet flavor, this frosting is sure to please everyone. Whether you are a beginner baker or an experienced pro, this Big Red Cake Frosting recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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