Red Velvet Cake

Photo: flickr user dizznbonn

Ingredients

2 bottles (1 oz) red food coloring

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 pack instant hot chocolate, NOT sugar-free

1/2 cup Crisco

2 pieces eggs

2 1/4 cups cake flour, sifted

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

Add Red Paste. Mix. Add 1 cup buttermilk, mix again. Add 2 1/4 cups cake flour with scant teaspoon salt. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, mix.

Beat in by hand 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 tablespoon vinegar.

Pour into 2 well greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans (or cupcake tins makes 2 dozen).

Bake 350 degrees 25 to 30 minutes for the 9-inch pans; 10-15 minutes for cupcakes.

This Southern dessert has become trendy all over the US. Its distinct red color makes it a festive accompaniment to almost any occasion.

12.0 servings

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am