Red Velvet Cake
Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 oz. red food coloring
- 2 Tbsp. cocoa
- 2 1/4 c. plain flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. soda
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp. vinegar
Nutrition
Values are indicative, matched from the Open Food Facts food database. per 100 g
- 429kcalCalories
- 3.5gProtein
- 21.0gFat
- 56.0gCarbohydrates
- 39.0gSugars
- 1.2gFiber
- 0.51gSalt
Instructions
1. Make paste from cocoa and food coloring; set aside.
2. Cream shortening and sugar.
3. Add eggs and milk, then add food coloring and cocoa mixture.
4. Beat well.
5. Add flour and vanilla alternately with buttermilk.
6. Mix soda and vinegar last.
7. Add this to mixture. Beat lightly after adding this.
8. Makes 3 layers.
9. Cook at 350° for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
