Ingredients for Ultimate Red Velvet Cake
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- Vanilla
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- Prepared Instant Mashed Potatoes
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cocoa
- 1 cup buttermilk
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How to Make Ultimate Red Velvet Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons white vinegar.
- In a medium bowl, mash 1 cup cooked potatoes until completely smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the mashed potatoes, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 1 cup buttermilk and 1 tablespoon red food coloring. Mix until evenly colored.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake 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.
- Once completely cooled, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
103g
Fat
41g
Carbs
13g
