Southern Red Velvet Cake Recipe

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Southern Red Velvet Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup. + 1tsp. crisco shortening
  • 1 &1/2cup. sugar
  • 2 &1/2cup. flour
  • 2 tsp. cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. vinegar
  • 1/4cup. red food coloring
  • 1 cup. buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • frosting
  • 2 tsp. flour
  • 1 cup. milk
  • 1 cup. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

  1. FOR CAKE:
  2. The process of these ingredients may sound a bit odd, but following them in this order is a must.
  3. Cream shortening & sugar until light & fluffy.
  4. Add eggs & BEAT WELL. (approximately 4-5 min.)
  5. Stir cocoa & red coloring together.
  6. Add to creamed mixture & BEAT WELL. (again, 4-5 min.)
  7. Put salt into buttermilk and add to creamed mixture alternately with flour.
  8. Beat after each addition, but not as long as before. (Overbeating here will toughen the cake.)
  9. Mix in vanilla.
  10. Dissolve baking soda in 1T. of hot water & add to mixture.
  11. Add vinegar to mixture.
  12. Divide evenly between 2 greased & floured cake pans.
  13. Bake 350F for 30 min.
  14. FOR FROSTING:
  15. Cook flour & milk until thick stirring constantly.
  16. Cool completely. Very important!
  17. Cream sugar, butter & vanilla until fluffy.
  18. Add flour mixture to creamed mixure & BEAT WELL. (The mixture may look as if it is seperating before it gets to the desired creamy stage.)
  19. ASSEMBLY:
  20. Split each cake layer into two layers each.
  21. Fill layers & ice entire cake.
  22. If served in the summertime:
  23. Keep cake in a cool place until ready to serve.
  24. Before serving bring cake to room temperature.
  25. ENJOY!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 347.66 Kcal (1456 kJ)
Calories from fat 239.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.63g 41%
Cholesterol 70.61mg 24%
Sodium 399.38mg 17%
Potassium 94.53mg 2%
Total Carbs 24.62g 8%
Sugars 17.37g 69%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 3%
Protein 3.28g 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 78.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 334.68 Kcal (1401 kJ)
Calories from fat 230.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.64g 41%
Cholesterol 67.97mg 24%
Sodium 384.48mg 17%
Potassium 91mg 2%
Total Carbs 23.71g 8%
Sugars 16.73g 69%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 3%
Protein 3.16g 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 75.5mg 8%

* 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

  • 9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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