Red velvet cake

Red velvet cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar
• eggs - 2 item
• milk - 3/4 c
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• salt - 1 tsp
• coconut - 1 c
• oil - 3/4 c
• cocoa - 1 Tbsp
• confectioners sugar - 1 lb
• buttermilk - 1 c
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• vinegar - 1 tsp
• all-purpose flour - 2 c
• margarine - 1/2 c
• bottle red food coloring - 1 oz
• In another bowl, cream oil and 1 1/2 cups sugar
• to 5 drops red food coloring - 4 item

How to make red velvet cake:

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa in bowl. In another bowl, cream oil and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix well. Combine buttermilk and soda. Mix well. Add to oil-sugar mixture alternately with dry ingredients. Add vinegar and vanilla. Mix well. Spoon into two greased 9-inch round pans. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Combine milk and remaining sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Spoon evenly on each layer. Cool and frost.Frosting:1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese1/2 c. margarine1 tsp. vanilla extract1 lb. confectioners sugar1 c. coconut4 to 5 drops red food coloring Combine cream cheese, margarine and vanilla in mixing bowl. Beat until smooth. Gradually add sugar while beating. Add 3/4 cup coconut. Mix well. Combine remaining coconut with food coloring and sprinkle over top after spreading frosting between layers and on side and top of cake.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, American.