by Elle Kim

Created on: August 11, 2008

Red Velvet Cake is famous for its elegance and is usually a vibrant red color with a thick, and delicious frosting. It is enjoyed my people across the country, and is popular in parties and family gatherings, as well as formal events. Here is a list of five red velvet cake recipes, that are sure to be a treat! There is also a bonus super-easy red velvet cake ball recipe. Enjoy!

1) Red Velvet Cake recipe collected by Diana Rattrey:

INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 1/2 oz red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 tablespoons vinegar
DIRECTIONS
Cream shortening; beat in sugar gradually. Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Make paste of cocoa and food coloring; add to creamed mixture. Add salt, flour and vanilla alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Sprinkle soda over vinegar; pour vinegar over batter. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Bake in 3 8-inch pans or 2 9-inch pans for 30 minutes at 350.
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2) Red Velvet Cake recipe collected by Diana Rattray
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 box white cake mix (2-layer size)
- 1 box (4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 ounces red food coloring
*Cream Cheese Frosting*
- 4 ounces butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
DIRECTIONS
Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, cocoa, vinegar, oil, and food coloring; beat for 4 minutes on medium speed, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl several times. Grease and flour 3 cakes pans. Distribute the batter among the pans evenly. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.
Cool cake on racks.
Frosting: Beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth and light. Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Spread frosting over layers and sides, sprinkling each layer with chopped pecans.
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3) Gale Gand's Red Velvet Cake:
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 2 ounces red food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- White frosting, recipe follows
- White Frosting:
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup unsalted

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