From Catperson:
I have a wonderful recipe from my Aunt Mildred in Florida... I have not thought much about this cake that I just ADORED as a child!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c butter
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 TBSP (heaping) cocoa
- 2 1/4 c of cake flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 TBSP white vinegar
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 2 ounces (1/4 c) red food coloring
- 1 c buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda
Preparation:
Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs. Make a paste of food coloring and cocoa and add to the creamed mixture. Add alternate buttermilk with flour and salt, then add the vanilla. Add soda to the vinegar. HOLD OVER THE BOWL, AS IT FOAMS! Then add the soda and vinegar to the mixture, blending instead of beating. Bake 25 to 30 mins. at 350 degrees in two 8-inch greased and floured round cake pans. Cool on racks. Using very sharp knife, or dental floss (yes, dental floss!) split each layer into 2 layers.
Frosting for Red Velvet Cake
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Blend flour in a little of the cold milk and then add rest of milk and cook, stirring constantly. Cook flour and milk until very thick. Remove from heat, and cool.
Cream sugar, butter and vanilla until very light and fluffy. Add to first mixture.
It should have a light texture similar to whipped creme. Frost all four layers and sprinkle with coconut.
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5 out of 5
THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN A FAMILY FAVORITE FOR 45 YRSDecember 24, 2009By dorisann1115
"I have made this recipe for 45 years. It is a must at Thanksgiving and Christmas. My son was 6 requested it for his birthday, today it is STILL his favorite cake. We add coconut and chopped pecans to the frosting. The frosting must be made with ingredients at ROOM TEMPERATURE or you will have a less than perfect result. Wish I could give it 10 stars."
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