MIMI'S RED VELVET CAKE

Mimi's Red Velvet Cake image

This is so pretty and good. I have served it with whipped cream on top of the slice and have not frosted the cake, although most people do. If you want to frost it please see Recipe #93537. This is pretty at Christmas time.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ounces red food coloring
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Cream the shortening and sugar.
Add the eggs and beat till smooth and well blended.
Add the flour, cocoa, and salt to the above, alternately with the buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
Add the vanilla and food coloring.
Mix the baking soda and vinegar together and fold into the batter by hand; stir just enough to get it inches.
Pour into a greased and floured angel pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes; can be baked in two layers also.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3500.4, Fat 118.2, SaturatedFat 30.6, Cholesterol 381.8, Sodium 3993.2, Carbohydrate 557.4, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 312.9, Protein 55