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| Servings: | 10-12 |
| Author Notes: |
I'm not sure of the exact origin of Red Velvet Cake, but it is a favorite throughout the South. Why add red food color to chocolate cake? I have no idea, but it does make for a spectacular presentation against the creamy white frosting. The addition of vinegar to a cake recipe may seem unusual, but it helps with leavening and makes for a very fine, tender cake. This particular recipe was given to me by my friend Jodi, whose family has lived in New Orleans for generations. Anyone who's seen the movie Steel Magnolias will remember a hilarious scene centered around a Red Velvet Cake, baked into the shape of an armadillo. To each his own. With its deep, rich red color, this cake makes an especially impressive display at Valentine's Day. |
| Ingredients: |
Cake: 1 1/2 cups shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 ounces liquid red food color 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon butter flavored extract 2 1/2 cup flour Icing: 1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk or half and half 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons flour |
| Instructions: |
Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour two 8" - 9" round cake pans. Mix dry ingredients together, set aside. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and beat until well blended. Make a paste out of the cocoa and food color and a few drops of water (if necessary) and add to the shortening mix. Mix together buttermilk, vinegar and extracts. Alternating adding buttermilk mixture and dry ingredients, beating after each adding until well mixed. Divide mixture between the prepared cake pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks before frosting. Icing: Cream sugar, butter and vanilla, then beat until fluffy. Beat in cooled milk mixture and beat until whipped cream consistency. Put first cake on plate and cover with a layer of icing, top with second layer and cover sides and top with icing. |
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