Grandmother Paula’s Red Velvet Cake
(from craftybuttercup’s recipe box)
Source: PaulaDean.com
Cook time: 25 minutesServes 18 people
Categories: Sweets
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 ounces red food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter, beat until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.
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Mix cocoa and food coloring together and then add to sugar mixture; mix well.
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Sift together flour and salt.
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Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
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Blend in vanilla.
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In a small bowl, combine baking soda and vinegar and add to mixture.
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Pour batter into 3 (8-inch) round greased and floured pans.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from heat and cool completely before frosting.