MOM'S SIGNATURE RED VELVET CAKE
This red velvet cake is constantly requested by friends and family...it has the best flavor, and features real cooked frosting for a delicious, yet light finish.
Provided by Lisa Miller
Categories Desserts Cakes Red Velvet Cake Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, sift cake flour with baking soda.
- Mash the vegetable shortening with 1 1/2 cup of sugar in a large bowl until thoroughly combined, and stir in the eggs, one at a time. Pour the red food coloring into a small bowl, and fill the empty food coloring container with water; add the water to the food coloring. Stir in cocoa powder to make a paste, and mix the paste into the shortening mixture.
- Stir the buttermilk, salt, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl, and mix into the colored shortening mixture, alternating with the flour mixture, until well combined. Scrape 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, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- To make frosting, whisk together the milk and all-purpose flour in a saucepan until the mixture is free of lumps, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thick, about 1 minute. Pour the thickened sauce into a mixing bowl, and chill until completely cooled, at least 30 minutes. When cold, place the butter into the mixture, and beat with an electric mixer to combine; add the vanilla extract and 2 cups of sugar to the bowl, and beat with the mixer set on Medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.8 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 425.5 mg, Sugar 46.1 g
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Ovro Nil
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Bellal Kha
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe how easy it was to make.
Kayden Rew
[email protected]I love the cream cheese frosting on this cake. It's the perfect complement to the red velvet cake.
Gumisiriza Asaph
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Nazir Samejo
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Shamas Deen
[email protected]This cake was so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Owen Romo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of red velvet cake, but this one was really good. The frosting was especially delicious.
Sacheen Sunari
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.
Jenish Adhikari
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The frosting is also delicious.
sharifa shariff
[email protected]This cake is so good! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The frosting is especially delicious.
Chiqitta Huff
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the cake is always moist and delicious.
Badnam Khan
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for my son's birthday and he loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.