RED VELVET CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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I've been using this recipe for almost 30 years to make 2 layer cakes, cupcakes, cake balls and pancakes. I've seen numerous variations so why not add just one more to the mix?

Provided by cocosmommie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 Cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 1/2 ounces red food coloring
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil (Crisco)
2 1/2 cups gold medal Wondra Flour (quick mixing flour)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda (set aside)
16 ounces confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix all wet ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Set baking soda aside, then mix flour, sugar and cocoa in a medium bowl.
  • Take the large bowl with wet ingredients and add dry ingredients, mixing a little at a time until mixed well.
  • Add baking soda and continue mixing until mixed well.
  • Pour mix into 2 buttered/floured glass, 8" x 8" pans.
  • Bake 45 minutes.
  • Let cool....
  • Frosting:.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and butter in a medium bowl, until smooth.
  • Add chopped walnuts if desired, mix well.
  • Frost and decorate cake as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.8, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 234, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 63.9, Protein 4.5

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