Red Velvet Cake Recipe

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Red Velvet Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 oz red food coloring
  • 3 tbsp cocoa
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 (3 oz) boxes cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Directions:

  1. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavors.
  2. Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring.
  3. Add to first mixture.
  4. Alternately add flour and buttermilk.
  5. Mix baking soda and vinegar in small bowl; add to batter., blend.
  6. Bake in three 9 or 10 pans for 20 - 25 minutes at 350°.
  7. Let cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, blend all the ingredients until smooth.
  9. Cover the cake with the frosting.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 292.46 Kcal (1224 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.04g 32%
Cholesterol 59.99mg 20%
Sodium 442.64mg 18%
Potassium 96.39mg 2%
Total Carbs 23.84g 8%
Sugars 22.35g 89%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 1%
Protein 2.65g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 47.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 345.23 Kcal (1445 kJ)
Calories from fat 223.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.84g 32%
Cholesterol 70.81mg 20%
Sodium 522.52mg 18%
Potassium 113.78mg 2%
Total Carbs 28.15g 8%
Sugars 26.38g 89%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 1%
Protein 3.13g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 55.9mg 5%

* 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

  • 7.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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