Ingredients for Mimi's Red Velvet Cake
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Red Food Coloring
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda + 1 teaspoon for vinegar mixture
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How to Make Mimi's Red Velvet Cake
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1-2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel food coloring recommended for vibrant color).
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon white vinegar and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Gently fold this mixture into the batter.
- Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch angel food cake pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
166 g
Sugar
1251g
Fat
152g
Carbs
185g
