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Easy Red Velvet Cake
 
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 12
I've been making Red Velvet Cake for many years, trying slight changes in the recipe until coming up with one I consider tried and proven. Conveniently, it starts with a cake mix and turns out beautifully every time. -Priscilla Weaver, Hagerstown, Maryland
Ingredients:
1 package fudge marble cake mix (regular size)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
frosting:
5 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the contents of cake mix and baking soda. Add the buttermilk, eggs, food coloring and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
2. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For frosting, whisk flour and milk in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cover and cool to room temperature.
4. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add milk mixture; beat for 10 minutes or until fluffy. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Yield: 12 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com