Red Velvet Cake V Recipe
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Red Velvet Cake V

By: Sheilah Conner 
"A beautiful red Bundt cake to grace your Holiday table. Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with nuts if desired."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 10 inch Bundt pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 ounces red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, cocoa and baking powder; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Mix well then stir in the vanilla and red food coloring.
  3. Pour batter into a 10 inch Bundt pan. Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 488 | Total Fat: 23.3g | Cholesterol: 116mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by Connie   view full review
This is the Red Velvet cake recipe I grew up on. It is a dense, moist pound cake and the only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2004 by EMOORE512   view full review
When I saw that this recipe didn't call for vinegar, I should have known to just keep looking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
This recipe was easy and quick but my cake was dry without a lot of flavor. I prefer the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2006 by Blondeprincess Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a definate disappointment. I'm still quite puzzled as to the title of this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by ANN DAVIS   view full review
this is a very moist, rich cake that came out perfect on my first attempt. it was very easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2003 by SLUGBUGGY   view full review
This recipe was a lot of work, but it's hard work to make this kind of cake anyway. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by Maybelle Miller   view full review
Love this recipe. Easy to make, very appealing to the palate and eye. I suggest using a big...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2010 by KARAJANE23   view full review
Very good! Dense -- consistency of a pound cake.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2003 by FERRARIBOY   view full review
Absoulutley Spectacular!!Good Job Chef Sheilah
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MARIA46780   view full review
This is not a true Red Velvet Cake and is more of a butter cake, very heavy. Too much batter...

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