EASY RED VELVET CAKE

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I've been making Red Velvet Cake for many years, trying slight changes in the recipe until coming up with one I consider "tried and proven." Conveniently, it starts with a cake mix and turns out beautifully every time. -Priscilla Weaver, Hagerstown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package fudge marble cake mix (regular size)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the contents of cake mix and baking soda. Add the buttermilk, eggs, food coloring and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, whisk flour and milk in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cover and cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add milk mixture; beat for 10 minutes or until fluffy. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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