SYLVIA'S RED VELVET CAKE

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Sylvia's Red Velvet Cake image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons Dutch process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 ounces red food coloring
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or margarine, softened
1 pound box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For the Cake:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) cake pans. In a medium bowl or on a piece of waxed paper, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk. Beat in food coloring and vinegar, then add vanilla. Spread the batter evenly in the pans.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Turn out onto a rack to cool.
  • For the Frosting:
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter. Beat in confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Stir in pecans. Use frosting to fill and ice cake.
  • Slice and serve on individual plates.

Bhatti g Bhatti g
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This is the perfect cake for any occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make.


MD ISMAIL HOSSEN APON
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I made this cake for my office potluck and everyone loved it. It was gone in minutes!


NUMANRIAZ MALIK NUMANRIAZ MALIK
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I had trouble finding red food coloring, so I used beet juice instead. It worked great!


Jason cardin
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


JOSEPHAT MULANDA
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.


LAYAN THAER
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I'm not a big fan of red velvet cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Jayden Alanis
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This cake is so moist and delicious. I love the cream cheese frosting.


Rahan ali Kumbhar
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success! She loved it and so did all her friends.


Chamili Chowdhuri
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Wow! This cake is stunning! I can't wait to try it.


vbhh ggj
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I've tried many red velvet cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to follow and the results are always amazing.


Fluff Boy
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This red velvet cake was a huge hit at my dinner party! The flavor was rich and decadent, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this cake again.