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Red Velvet Layer Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1 Double-layer 8" or 9" round cake
Cuisine: Cake, Cookbook, Layer Cake, recipe, Red Velvet
Calories: 3028

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 8 tbsp butter 1 stick, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tbsp food coloring red
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F . Prepare cake pans with non-stick spray
  2. In medium sized mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, & salt; set aside.
  3. In large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla. Beat on high until frothy.
  4. Stir together buttermilk and food coloring
  5. Alternating…add flour mix and buttermilk to butter mixture; set mixer to low.
  6. Stir in baking soda and vinegar.
  7. Mix 30 seconds on medium.
  8. Divide batter among cake pans.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  10. Cool completely. Frost with luscious Cream Cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 3028kcalCarbohydrates: 437gProtein: 86gFat: 113gSaturated Fat: 69gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 693mgSodium: 4920mgPotassium: 2173mgFiber: 37gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 3900IUVitamin C: 3.3mgCalcium: 470mgIron: 28.8mg

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