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Red Velvet Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup shortening
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 ounces red food coloring
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon vinegar
Directions:
Directions:
Cream the sugar and shortening. Add the eggs and mix well.
Make a paste of the food coloring and cocoa and add to the mixture.
Mix salt and vanilla into the buttermilk, and add alternately with the flour. Add the soda and vinegar. blend well.

Pour into 2 greased and floured cake pans. Bake at 300º for 30 minutes. Ice with cream cheese icing.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
A family tradition from both Opha Stewart Vinson and Linda Frost Vinson.

 

 

 

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