Red Velvet Cake I Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 15 Photos

Red Velvet Cake I

By: JJOHN32  
"A family favorite -- great for the Christmas holiday."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 236 times with an average star rating of 4.0 Read Reviews (210)

Rate/Review | 4,276 people have saved this

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 1 - 2 layer 9 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 ounces red food coloring
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  •  
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Grease two 9 inch round pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring. Set aside.
  2. Combine the buttermilk, salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the cocoa mixture. Beat in the buttermilk mixture alternately with the flour, mixing just until incorporated. Stir together baking soda and vinegar, then gently fold into the cake batter.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. To Make Icing: In a saucepan, combine the milk and 5 tablespoons flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Set aside to cool completely. Cream together butter, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until light and fluffy, then stir in the cooled milk and flour mixture, beating until icing reaches spreading consistency.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 513 | Total Fat: 25.7g | Cholesterol: 78mg

ADVERTISEMENT

 view all reviews »

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by TLBRAN 
I made this cake twice yesterday. The 1st time, I followed all directions and found the cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by Newlywedws 
I'm astonished and amazed to find an red velvet cake that actually uses the CORRECT... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2007 by Jody D. 
I made this cake with the changes other reviewers recommended, and it was fantastic! I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by SkerlieBee 
If you don't have buttermilk on hand, mix 1T vinegar with 1C milk, allow it to set for about 5... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by NANCYDYCK0629 
I have this recipe that was deemed "original" from a newspaper clipping almost 40 years ago! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2004 by SHCMEOW Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I really like this cake but only gave it four stars because of all the modifications I had to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by SHEWETT 
Very Yummy. And I am not much of a chocolate fan. I added the one cup oil, instead of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2006 by derekdm901 
This is the absolute worst cake recipe I have ever tried in my 3 years of cake baking. Not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2003 by ESWIERK 
Overall, this recipe gets more points for appearance than for flavor. This cake tastes and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2005 by DAMONMASSEY4 
This recipe was perfect. I followed the recommended recipe changes and they worked!! Everyone... MORE

 
Something worth saving?

Register now to save all your favorites in your recipe box.

ADVERTISEMENT
 
Select Your Version:  United States  |  Canada  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Germany  |  France  |  China  |  Japan  |  Quebec  |  SE Asia  |  Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions What's this?