Red Velvet Cake II

Red Velvet Cake II

This recipe makes a red cake frosted with cream cheese frosting to stand as a bright spot on your holiday table.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
1 to 8 – inch layer cake
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups self-rising flour
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 ounces red food coloring
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch round pans.

Step 2
In a large bowl, mix together sugar, oil, and eggs. Add food coloring and vinegar to buttermilk. Add baking soda to flour. Add flour mixture and buttermilk mixtures alternately to the sugar mixture. Mix well. Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla into batter. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Step 3
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until done. Remove from oven, and cool on wire racks.

Step 4
Mix together cream cheese, butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in nuts. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

693
Calories
37g
Fat
86g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 693
% Daily Value *
Total Fat37g 48%
Saturated Fat12g 60%
Cholesterol73mg 24%
Sodium579mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate86g 31%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars66g
Protein6g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium137mg 11%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium120mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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