Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake is an impressive dinner. Made with 3/4 c. shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp. baking cocoa and 1 (1 oz.) bottle red food coloring, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Ideal for meal prep and leftovers taste even better.
Cream shortening in large mixer bowl until light.
Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix baking cocoa, food coloring and water in small bowl to make paste.
Stir into creamed mixture.
Mix flour and salt together.
Add to creamed mixture alternately with mixture of vanilla and buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Sprinkle with soda; drizzle with vinegar.
Stir gently until mixed; do not beat.
Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
Bake at 325Β° for 25 minutes.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
Spread frosting between layers and over top and side of cake.
Garnish with coconut.
This is a beautiful Valentine or Christmas treat.
Yield
12 servings.
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