FABULOUS RED VELVET CAKE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
2 ounces red food coloring
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vinegar
White frosting, recipe follows
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of a mixer, cream together the shortening, eggs and sugar. In a separate small bowl, mix together the cocoa and food coloring. Add the paste to the shortening mixture. Sift the flour and salt together over parchment. Add to the batter alternately with the buttermilk in 3 additions. Add the vanilla extract. Fold in the baking soda and vinegar. Pour the batter into 2 greased 9-inch cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until an inserted cake tester comes out clean. Let cool on a cooling rack. Invert the cakes from the pans.
  • Frosting: Over medium heat, cook the flour and milk until thickened. Let cool. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour mixture.
  • Frost the top of the first layer with frosting and set the second layer on top. Frost the entire cake with remaining frosting.

Kenaf Jalalaa
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This cake looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try it out.


Wisdom Eze
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Shohan Alli
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This cake is a must-try for any red velvet cake lover. It's so easy to make, and the results are amazing.


belinda Winslow
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the red velvet flavor, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Sseremba Aron
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This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the cake.


Jose Teposte
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This cake is a work of art. It's so beautiful and delicious, I almost didn't want to cut into it.


Paul Foster
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It's so easy to follow the recipe, and the results are amazing.


Badshah Khan
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This cake is simply stunning. I made it for a special occasion, and it was the star of the show. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Kevwe Ben
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I've made this cake several times, and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


ff Garina
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This is my go-to red velvet cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make.


MAHBOOB ali KUMBHAR
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious.


Ant toe Knee
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he absolutely loved it. He said it was the best red velvet cake he'd ever had. I'm definitely going to be making this cake again soon!


Joury Zahra
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This cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party. It was so pretty and delicious, and everyone loved it. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Queen Chrysalis
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I've tried many red velvet cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again!


Birendra Pariyar
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This red velvet cake was absolutely divine! The texture was moist and fluffy, and the flavor was perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. My family and friends all loved it!