Ingredients for Red Cake
- 1/2 cup shortening
- Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Vanilla
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 bottles red food coloring (or 1 bottle + 1 bottle water)
- 1/2 cup milk
- Margarine
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar (or to taste)
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How to Make Red Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk and 1 tablespoon white vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 2 bottles (or 1 bottle + 1 bottle of water) of red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- **For the Cream Cheese Frosting:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a gravy-like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup shortening, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the cooled flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until well combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth and creamy. Add more powdered sugar if needed to reach desired consistency and sweetness.
- Frost the cooled cake.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
104g
Fat
32g
Carbs
15g
