Old Fashioned Red Velvet Cake

This Old Fashioned Red Velvet Cake is a soft and velvety treat with a unique frosting, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 40

Chill Time 30

Total Time 2 10

Course Dessert

Cuisine Southern

Servings slices

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Stand Mixer
6” round cake pans
Paddle Attachment
rubber spatula

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Cake

½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 ½ cup sugar
2 large eggs at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
2 oz liquid red food color
1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the Old Fashioned Frosting

3 tablespoon cornstarch
1 ½ cup water
1 ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 ½ cup sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Red Velvet Cake

Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease three 6” round cake pans with cooking spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper circles.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and the sugar until fluffy and light in color, about 3-5 minutes.
Slowly add the eggs one at a time and vanilla, combining well after each addition. Mix in the cocoa then scrape the bowl well with a rubber spatula. Mix on high for an additional 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth.

Notes

This cake is a family favorite, and the frosting adds a unique touch to the traditional recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Keyword family recipe, Old Fashioned Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Southern Dessert, Velvety Cake

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