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Red Velvet Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Eleanor Johnson PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"A family favorite -- great for the Christmas holiday. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 87 stars. This recipe average a 3.8 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 9" inch pans

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 4 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 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).
  2. Cream shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar WELL. Add eggs and beat well.
  3. Make a paste of cocoa and red food coloring. Add to creamed mixture. Mix salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and buttermilk together. Add alternately the flour with the milk mixture to the creamed mixture. Mix soda and vinegar and FOLD INTO CAKE BATTER. DON'T BEAT OR STIR NOW.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. To Make Icing: Cook 5 Tablespoons flour and milk over low heat till thick, stirring constantly. LET COOL THOROUGHLY! While cooling, cream 1 cups sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat this well till light and fluffy. Add to flour mixture and beat until of a good spreading consistency. DON'T ICE CAKE TILL COOL.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2004 by JESSPICKETT
I bake ALL the time, and this has got to be the BEST cake I have ever baked in my life. It's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2004 by SYTHMA
I also have this recipe, which is our all-time family favorite. It is absolutely the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2006 by amydoll
This cake turned out so good! I baked it in 2 8 inch heart shaped pans and had just a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2004 by JulieGa
I am puzzled by the negative reviews for this recipe. I have made this cake at least six... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by lulugirl
I was going to submit this recipe. It's the same one my Mom always made for birthday's. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2003 by KWHITEF
I haven't had Red Velvet Cake since I was a child growing up in South Carolina. I may not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2007 by Summer
My grandmother used to make red velvet cake, and after she passed, I've made probably 5... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by Lesa
When making this cake, substitute shortening for 1 cup of oil and double the cocoa for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by MITZIDOWNEY
My grandma has used this recipe for as long as I can remember, and its amazing. I've never... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES
This was wonderful, especially the frosting. It was light and buttery and scrumptious. After... MORE

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