Red Velvet Layer Cake Recipe

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Red Velvet Layer Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  2. Combine flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla; stir in red food coloring. Spoon cake batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans.
  3. Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks, and let cool 1 hour or until completely cool.
  4. Spread 5-Cup Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5124.89 Kcal (21457 kJ)
Calories from fat 2397.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 266.36g 410%
Cholesterol 1754.22mg 585%
Sodium 1212.67mg 51%
Potassium 1371.1mg 29%
Total Carbs 605.57g 202%
Sugars 299.24g 1197%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g 66%
Protein 90.79g 182%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 12mg 67%
Calcium 468.3mg 47%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 370.4 Kcal (1551 kJ)
Calories from fat 173.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.25g 410%
Cholesterol 126.79mg 585%
Sodium 87.65mg 51%
Potassium 99.1mg 29%
Total Carbs 43.77g 202%
Sugars 21.63g 1197%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 66%
Protein 6.56g 182%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 76%
Iron 0.9mg 67%
Calcium 33.8mg 47%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 123.9
    Points
  • 141
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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