Sylvia's Red Velvet Cake (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Sylvia's Red Velvet Cake (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. For the cake:
  2. For the Frosting:
  3. For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) cake pans. In a medium bowl or on a piece of waxed paper, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Beat in eggs one at a time. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk. Beat in food coloring and vinegar, then add vanilla. Spread the batter evenly in the pans. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Turn out onto a rack to cool.
  4. For the frosting: In a large bowl, cream the cream cheese and butter. Beat in confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Stir in pecans. Use frosting to fill and ice cake. Slice and serve on individual plates.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 673.01 Kcal (2818 kJ)
Calories from fat 330.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.76g 57%
Cholesterol 84.14mg 28%
Sodium 512.91mg 21%
Potassium 269.89mg 6%
Total Carbs 85.82g 29%
Sugars 80.57g 322%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 11%
Protein 5.94g 12%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 98.5mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 387.61 Kcal (1623 kJ)
Calories from fat 190.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.17g 57%
Cholesterol 48.46mg 28%
Sodium 295.4mg 21%
Potassium 155.44mg 6%
Total Carbs 49.42g 29%
Sugars 46.4g 322%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 11%
Protein 3.42g 12%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 7%
Calcium 56.7mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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