RED VELVET CAKE
This is similar to the original recipe that began the red velvet craze. It was developed by the Adams Extract company in Gonzales, Tex. The original recipe, popularized in the 1940s, called for butter flavoring and shortening and is usually iced with boiled milk, or ermine, frosting.
Provided by Kim Severson
Time 1h
Yield One 9-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare three 9-inch cake pans by buttering lightly and sprinkling with 1 tablespoon sifted cocoa powder, tapping pans to coat and discarding extra cocoa. (This recipe can also be made in 2 9-inch cake pans.)
- Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time and beat vigorously until each is incorporated. Mix in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, make a paste of the remaining 2 tablespoons cocoa and the food coloring. Blend into butter mixture.
- Sift together remaining dry ingredients. Alternating in 2 batches each, add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture. In the last batch of buttermilk, mix in the vinegar before adding to the batter. Mix until blended.
- Divide batter among 3 pans and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a rack completely.
- To assemble, remove 1 cake from its pan and place flat side down on a serving platter. Drop about 1 cup of icing onto cake and, using a flat spatula, spread evenly over top. Remove the second cake from its pan. Place flat side down on top of first layer. Use remaining frosting to cover top and sides of cake.
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Lindokuhle Mncwango
l_m2@hotmail.comI've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for red velvet cake.
R Moocher
r.m39@gmail.comThis cake was a total disaster. It didn't rise properly and the frosting was too runny.
Claudette Erasmus
c.e@yahoo.comI made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best red velvet cake he's ever had.
Daren Howe
howe_d@aol.comThis cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Anushazahid
anushazahid@yahoo.comThis was the best red velvet cake I've ever had. It was moist, fluffy, and the frosting was to die for.
S Vadelma
svadelma57@yahoo.comThis cake was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again.
Patience Friday
friday11@hotmail.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Xasan Abdifitax
x.abdifitax@gmail.comThis is my favorite red velvet cake recipe. It's moist, fluffy, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I highly recommend it.
Dasiyworld
dasiyworld6@yahoo.comThis cake was a total disappointment. It was dry and tasteless.
Jibrin Salihu
salihu.j17@hotmail.comThe cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was perfect.
Sara Limbu
s@hotmail.comThis cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.
Dreamhouse
dreamhouse@yahoo.comThis was the perfect cake for my Valentine's Day party. It was festive and delicious.
Yarmamad Yarmamad
y-y48@hotmail.comI've tried many red velvet cake recipes and this one is by far the best. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nuru Khan
k.n6@hotmail.comThe cake was dense and the frosting was too sweet.
Jp Becerra
jp.b@gmail.comI made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so moist and flavorful.
Md shimul Pk
md-s@gmail.comThe cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing.
Jane Catherine
c_jane22@hotmail.co.ukThis was my first time making red velvet cake and it was surprisingly easy! The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted delicious.
Ashley Teika
ta@hotmail.frI've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for red velvet cake.
Bagudu baba Mohammed
b79@hotmail.comThis red velvet cake was a hit at my party! It was moist, fluffy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the cream cheese frosting, it was tangy and creamy.