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Red Velvet Cake




Source of Recipe


Barbie






Recipe Introduction


Here is a good recipe for Red Velvet Cake.
Have your wife make it for you so you can have a southern Christmas.





List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup shortening
  
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 tsp. vanilla
  
• 1 tsp. butter flavoring
  
• 1 1/2 oz. bottle of red color
  
• 3 Tbl. (level) cocoa
  
• 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
  
• 1 cup buttermilk
  
• 1 tsp. salt
  
• 1 Tbl. vinegar
  
• 1 tsp. baking soda
  






Instructions



1. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavors.
   
2. Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring. Add to first mixture.
   
3. Alternately add flour and buttermilk.
   
4. Mix baking soda and vinegar in small bowl; add to batter. Blend.
   
5. Bake in three 9" or 10" pans for 20 - 25 minutes at 350°. Let cool completely.
   
6. Cover with frosting.
   
   






Final Comments


Frosting:

2 packages cream cheese (3 oz. each), softened
6 Tbl. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups sifted powered sugar
Blend all ingredients until smooth