How to Make White Velvet Cake II - A Step-by-Step Guide

White Velvet Cake II is a delightful and elegant dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. This light and tender cake has a rich vanilla flavor and a beautiful white crumb, making it a show-stopper at any event. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just want to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

This is a classic cake recipe that has been loved for generations. It's a great alternative to the traditional chocolate cake and offers a sophisti...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 to 8 - inch pans

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 round 8 inch pans. Sift the flour and salt together and set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Alternately add flour and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour. Pour into two 8-inch pans.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool cake completely before icing.
  • To make the White Velvet Cream Cheese Icing: Beat shortening and cream cheese together. Gradually beat in confectioners sugar. Add milk until a frosting is formed. (Add more milk if necessary.)
  • Nutrition

    422 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 58mg