Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2007

This is my first red velvet cake and it came out wonderfully. Red velvet is my boyfriend's favorite and I made this for him. I used the white chocolate icing recipe from Red Velvet IV and the cake and frosting are so good. My came out moist too, not dry. Maybe because I took the advice of other reviewers and took it out a few minutes before it was done and I also used three eggs instead of two. Definitely will be using this recipe again if my family enjoys it (which I'm sure they will!)

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2007

This is an excellent recipe. The frosting is very good. I followed the suggestion of another review and took this out when it was almost done. (Toothpick still had a little goo) I took it out and let it set. When we ate this it was perfectly cooked and I might even say dry. (typical for red velvet) I will definitely make this again if not make the frosting for another cake!

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HAPPYGIORGI

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Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2007

AMAZING cake. It's going in my recipe box.

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Shells

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Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: May 6, 2007

My grandmother used to make red velvet cake, and after she passed, I've made probably 5 different recipes to replicate her cake. This came the absolute closest. It's delicious, and wows the crowds every time I make it for class (I'm in college) and even the teachers are impressed. It CAN BE DRY. So make sure you check it in the oven before it's done. Pull it out right when you think it's not quite ready. Then, LET IT SIT!! It will continue cooking as it cools, just like cookies. Do not cut it or frost it before it's done cooling. You'll thank yourself when you have an amazing, moist, incredible cake. Marriage proposals from this one!

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Summer

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Home Town: Huntsville, Arkansas, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2007

My grandma has used this recipe for as long as I can remember, and its amazing. I've never found it too dry, although red velvet cake as I know it is not a moist cake. I always watch it very carefully during baking and make sure to never over-cook it. That can definately make it dry. After the cake has cooled, I cut the two cakes in half for a total of 4 thin layeres. Also, I just frost in between the layers and not on the sides. I always pick this cake for my birthday.

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MITZIDOWNEY

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Home Town: Butte, Montana, USA

Living In: Boise, Idaho, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2007

I found this recipe to be very dry. I made it exactly by the directions and it was a very dry cake. Didn't like it at all!

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LADYSHERA

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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2007

When making this cake, substitute shortening for 1 cup of oil and double the cocoa for a perfect cake. The cake was dry. Icing was creamy and buttery without being too sweet. The icing perfect. My 87 year old mother was here and said it was very close to the original red velvet cake recipe. Be sure to let the milk and flour cool completely before mixing with the sugar mixture for the icing. It also needs to be mixed for about 15 minutes to be perfect.

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Lesa

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2007

This came out bad for me. I subbed butter for the shortening and might have overbaked by 3 or 4 minutes, but neither of those explain the dry tastelessness that was the result. I can't get them out of the (well-greased) silicone mini muffin tin.

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NICEGIRL512

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Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2007

I have been using this very same recipe for about 40 years. It was given to me by my aunt, and is my husband's favorite. I have made it in heart shaped pans, christmas tree pan,9x13 pan and double layers. No matter how you make it, IT is wonderful!!! The frosting is also wonderful on chocolate sheet cake.. you know, the one with cinnamon in it. Those who did'nt like it either did'nt follow the recipe correctly, ot just don't like Red Velvet Cake. TRY IT, YOU'LL LIKE IT ! Donna R.

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DONNA

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2007

This was wonderful, especially the frosting. It was light and buttery and scrumptious. After reading other reviews, I used my stand mixer and made sure I whipped it for a long time--probably more than 15 minutes. It was perfect!!!

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SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES

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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2007

i liked it, i did add double the vanillia on the second batch and made the choc 2 &1/2 tbsp and it was way better then.

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anastasia c

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2007

The recipe is wrong. Even when corrected though, it turned out horrible.

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Buffy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bethany, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2006

Its really to bad you can only give five stars!! My mother used to make this and passed away without passing on this great cake. Thank you so much.!!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2006

I personally thought this cake was just OK. I'm glad I tried the recipe before making the person birthday cake with it.I followed the recipe, but maybe I messed something up. I made half of it with cream cheese icing and the other with the butter cream icing. I have to say that I noticed that the next day the half made with cream cheese icing was more moist than the buttercream icing. Overall this cake was very dry to me and I ended up using the Wilton red velvet recipe. I never throw any sweets away, but this went in the trash after a couple of days.

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LoLinex

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2006

I did everything the recipe said to do...and still...my cake turned out VERY dense and tasteless. I will not use this recipe again.

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Cheligurl

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2006

The cutest things ever, great idea!

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2006

This was okay, but definitely not my grandma's red velvet cake. Mine turned out very dry, but I know so much goes into play with moisture - weather, ingredient temps, etc. Thanks for the recipe, but I think I'll just keep working on grandma to get her to write down her recipe.

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CHRISTYDAWNE

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2006

I make a cake very similar to this recipe. Very good, everyone loves it. The frosting is YUMMY!!!!

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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2006

This is just how I remember. A classic. If you can feel the sugar in your icing, you need to beat it longer and it will combine better. I use only one 1 oz bottle of food coloring and then an additonal ounce of water, it turns out plenty red and doesn't dye your insides as much!

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Amy

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2006

This cake turned out so good! I baked it in 2 8 inch heart shaped pans and had just a little bit of batter left. I recommend using paste food color (find at a hobby shop) bc liquid affects the flavor. Also, to those complaining about grainy frosting, mix it a little longer (I use a kitchenaid). The directions are so precise (does anyone else feel they're being scolded when reading this?) but not about how long to whip the frosting in the last step. It takes a little while. Keep beating until the frosting gets smooth. It will. Excellent flavor, loved it!

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