Red Velvet Cake and Frosting - Recipe

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RED VELVET CAKE AND FROSTING

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. cocoa
2 oz. red food coloring
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. baking soda

FROSTING:

5 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring and add to creamed mixture. Mix salt, vanilla and buttermilk and add alternately with flour to bowl. Do not beat. Fold in vinegar and soda.

Bake at 350 degrees in two 9 inch pans for 30 minutes. This is one RED CAKE, but delicious!

TO MAKE FROSTING: Cook flour and milk together until it becomes a thick paste. Cool completely. Cream together 1 cup sugar, 1 cup butter and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and beat until fluffy. Serves: 10 to 12.

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Red Velvet Cake and Frosting

· Nov 23 · #84883

Andree (New York) says:

I would suggest confectionary sugar, to make the frosting.

· Mar 7 · #153356

D. Morgan (New Jersey) says:

This recipe was handed down from my grandmother who was married in 1912. Over the years people have used a cream cheese icing but it is not the original. This icing is the best compliment to this cake!

· Oct 6 · #182442

Darlene (Louisiana) says:

Thanks for posting this great recipe! I've made RVC for about 50 years. Historical note: I always use the recipe my mama had in her stash, hand written, this is that exact recipe. But her recipe title was "Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet Cake" I think the cake was created at this hotel. Hugs to all!

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