This delicious red velvet cake was shared on our forum. Use a cream cheese frosting or your favorite vanilla frosting on this popular cake. Bake it in 2 or 3 layers.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 1/2 oz red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 tablespoons vinegar
Preparation:
Cream shortening; beat in sugar gradually. Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition.
Make paste of cocoa and food coloring; add to creamed mixture. Add salt,
flour and vanilla alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
Sprinkle soda over vinegar; pour vinegar over batter. Stir until thoroughly
mixed. Bake in 3 8-inch pans or 2 9-inch pans for 30 minutes at 350°.
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