How to Make Red Velvet Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

A red velvet cake is a classic dessert that is sure to impress anyone who tries it. With its rich red color and delicious flavor, it's the perfect treat for any special occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just want to indulge in a decadent dessert, this red velvet cake recipe is a must-try.

Originating in the south, red velvet cake has become a beloved dessert throughout the United States and beyond. It is known for its moist and tender crumb, as well as i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 2-layer 9-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.
  • Make the cake: Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and shortening together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine red food coloring and cocoa to make a paste; add to creamed mixture.
  • Mix buttermilk, salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together in a small bowl. Add flour, alternating with buttermilk mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Mix vinegar and baking soda together; gently fold into cake batter and pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Make the icing: Heat milk and flour in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, beat sugar, butter, and vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add cooled flour mixture and beat until frosting is a good spreading consistency. Frost cake layers when completely cool.
  • Nutrition

    513 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 503mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 124mg