OLD-FASHIONED RED VELVET CAKE

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Found this on the internet after obsessing over finding the perfect recipe for a traditional red velvet cake.

Provided by LuvMyBabies

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
2 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 ounces red food coloring
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup melted marshmallows (you may use Fluff marshmallow creme to make it easier)
1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl or on a piece of waxed paper, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk.
  • Beat in food coloring and vinegar, then add vanilla.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the pans.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Turn out onto a rack to cool.
  • Frosting: Blend cream cheese and butter together in a mixing bowl.
  • Add marshmallows and sugar and blend.
  • Fold in nuts.
  • Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.4, Fat 44.6, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 140, Sodium 745, Carbohydrate 138.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 99.7, Protein 9.7

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