GRANDMA'S RED VELVET CAKE

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

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, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ogugua Godwin Onyekachi
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I've tried many red velvet cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, fluffy, and flavorful. The frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this cake.


Destruct The construct
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out perfect and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Salman ch Ch
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a snack. It's always a hit.


Pelenise Kino
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The cake was beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Beatrice Blankson
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This cake is a family favorite. It's always a big hit at parties and gatherings. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and tangy.


Phionah Nassazi
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy.


Daniel Chirica
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This cake is a keeper! It's moist, fluffy, and flavorful. The frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this cake.


Genesis Chiac
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is delicious and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Md Rustom
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ranawana Niroshini Withanage
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I've tried many red velvet cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Rahim kahin
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, fluffy, and flavorful. The frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this cake.


kiweewa denis
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out perfect and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Janelle Paul
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a snack. It's always a hit.


Fred Wood
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The cake was beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Rajatamang Rajatamang
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This cake is a family favorite. It's always a big hit at parties and gatherings. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and tangy.


Bilal Rajoot
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy.


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This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.