Red Velvet Cake Recipe

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Red Velvet Cake
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Directions:

  1. Red Velvet Cake Directions:.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. In a larger mixer bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. In another bowl, mix red food coloring and cocoa until cocoa is completely dissolved. Add to the creamed mixture.
  6. Mixing on low speed, add buttermilk and flour alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Mix well but do not over-beat to ensure a light fluffy cake.
  7. Add vanilla flavoring, mix well.
  8. Blend the baking soda into the batter.
  9. Transfer into two floured and greased 9 inch round cake pans.
  10. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes. Cool.
  11. Frosting Directions:.
  12. With an electric mixer, mix the butter and cream cheese together, about 3 minutes on medium speed until very smooth. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  13. Add the vanilla extract and mix. Slowly add the powdered sugar. Keep adding until you get to desired sweetness and thickness.
  14. Either spread on with a blunt knife or spatula, or spoon into a piping bag to decorate your cake or cupcake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 998.29 Kcal (4180 kJ)
Calories from fat 457.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.89g 78%
Cholesterol 83.62mg 28%
Sodium 957.18mg 40%
Potassium 1627.03mg 35%
Total Carbs 124.83g 42%
Sugars 72.79g 291%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 2%
Protein 11.8g 24%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 99.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 416.33 Kcal (1743 kJ)
Calories from fat 191 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.22g 78%
Cholesterol 34.87mg 28%
Sodium 399.19mg 40%
Potassium 678.55mg 35%
Total Carbs 52.06g 42%
Sugars 30.36g 291%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 2%
Protein 4.92g 24%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 0.8mg 11%
Calcium 41.5mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.1
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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