Red Velvet Cake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Make the cake: Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and shortening together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine red food coloring and cocoa to make a paste; add to creamed mixture.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Mix buttermilk, salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together in a small bowl. Add flour, alternating with buttermilk mixture, mixing just until incorporated.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Mix vinegar and baking soda together; gently fold into cake batter and pour into prepared pans.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Make the icing: Heat milk and flour in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Set aside to cool completely.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Meanwhile, beat sugar, butter, and vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add cooled flour mixture and beat until frosting is a good spreading consistency.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Frost cake layers when completely cool.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)