Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 2 t. cocoa, 2 oz. red food coloring, 1/2 c. shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar and 1 t. vanilla extract, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
🔗 Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cocoa and food coloring to make a paste.
In a large bowl, cream shortening, sugar and vanilla with a mixer.
Add eggs and beat to blend.
Add cocoa paste to mixture; beat well.
Sift flour into a medium mixing bowl.
Add flour alternately with buttermilk to the mixture.
Mix in vinegar.
Pour batter into two 9-inch pans and bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
Cool, split and frost.
To split: Use thread or dental floss.
Use a sawing motion to split each layer so there are 4 layers.
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