Zutaten für County Fair Red Velvet Cake
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Red Food Coloring
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup milk (for icing)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter (for icing)
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Zubereitung von County Fair Red Velvet Cake
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 2-4 tablespoons red food coloring until a smooth paste forms. (Start with 2 tbsp and add more for desired intensity).
- Gradually add the cocoa mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
- With an electric mixer on medium speed, gradually add the dry ingredients and 1 cup buttermilk to the wet ingredients, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon white vinegar and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Allow to foam slightly, then immediately add to the batter and gently fold in.
- Do not overmix! Gently fold until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Cream Cheese Icing:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Add 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the cooled mixture.
- Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Once cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of icing. Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake.
- Allow icing to set for at least 30 minutes before serving. The icing will thicken as it cools, resembling whipped cream.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
238 g
Sugar
2055g
Fat
763g
Carbs
246g
