Cakes

The Best Southern Red Velvet Cake

January 29, 2016

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Red velvet cake is a delicious southern tradition. It\\\'s a bright red buttermilk cake with a hint of cocoa topped with creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. Definitely a crowd pleaser!

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk (room temp)
2 large eggs (room temp)
2 tbsp red food coloring (1oz)
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
Pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 3 8 or 9 inch cake pans and set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In a large bowl, mix together...
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Nutritions

Calories
413

Sodium
233mg
9% DV

Fat
24g
37% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
46g
15% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 20g 100%

Polysaturated Fat 0.81g 5%

Monosaturated Fat 3g 19%

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 233mg 9%

Potassium 76mg 2%

Protein 4g 9%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 6%

Sugar 26g 52%

Vitamin A 10IU 0%

Vitamin B6 0.51mg 25%

Vitamin C 1.0mg 1%

Calcium 29mg 2%

Iron 1mg 8%

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

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