Red velvet cake

This red velvet cake makes a nice chocolate cake if you don't have food coloring. It goes really well with the cream cheese frosting.

Servings: 1 two layered cake
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 25-30 min
Author Rating: 7/10

Ingredients:


1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'teaspoon')">teaspoon</a>	baking powder
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'teaspoon')">teaspoon</a>	baking soda
0.5 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.50000, 'cup')">cup</a>	butter
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'cup')">cup</a>	buttermilk
2 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(2.00000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>	cocoa powder
2 large	eggs
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>	red food colouring (optional)
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'pinch')">pinch</a>	salt
1.5 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.50000, 'cup')">cup</a>	sugar
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'teaspoon')">teaspoon</a>	vanilla extract
2 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(2.00000, 'cup')">cup</a>	white flour
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'teaspoon')">teaspoon</a>	white vinegar
0.25 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.25000, 'cup')">cup</a>	whole wheat flour

Directions:

Step 1

Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

Step 2

Mix together the buttermilk, vanilla, food colouring, and vinegar.

Step 3

Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each. Beat in the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture.

Step 4

Divide the batter into two pans and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes, until the cake is cooked through.

Step 5

Let the cake cool, then frost with cream cheese frosting.

Meals:

This recipe goes well with others!

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