Best Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cup shortening
• 2 eggs eggs
• 4 tablespoons red food coloring
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup milk
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, cream together 1 1/2 cups of sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated. Create a paste by combining the red food coloring and cocoa powder, then add this to the creamed mixture.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, and mix until just combined.
4. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and baking soda. Gently fold this mixture into the cake batter, then evenly pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then carefully loosen the edges with a knife. Invert the cakes onto a serving plate or cooling rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
6. Prepare the icing: In a saucepan, heat the milk and flour over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
7. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add the cooled flour mixture and continue to beat until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
8. Once the cake layers are completely cool, frost them generously with the prepared icing.
9. Slice, serve, and enjoy this delicious red velvet cake!

Nutrition

• Calories: 513 kcal
• Fat Content: 26 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 44 g
• Sodium Content: 503 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Cholesterol Content: 74 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 67 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g