James Gang Red Velvet Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 3
Delicious James Gang Red Velvet Cake recipe for dessert tonight
in Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 ounces red food coloring
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon butter flavored extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup flaked coconut , or as desired ( optional )
1 tablespoon chopped nuts ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
447
Sugar
50g
Fat
25g
Red velvet cake is a popular dessert in the United States, especially around Valentine's Day or Christmas. The origin of the recipe is debated, but it is believed to have been introduced in the early twentieth century. The red color in the cake is traditionally achieved by the reaction between buttermilk and cocoa powder. However, most recipes nowadays call for red food coloring to enhance the color. The cake has a velvety texture and a mild chocolate flavor. The frosting is usually a cream cheese frosting, but this recipe uses a flour-based frosting that adds a unique touch. Serve this cake at your next gathering and impress your guests with this classic dessert.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2.In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup vegetable shortening and 1 1/2 cups white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time. Stir in red food coloring, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Fold in 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour alternately with 1 cup buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Combine 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 tablespoon white vinegar in a small bowl. Let mixture fizz and then quickly stir into batter until blended. Stir in 1 teaspoon butter flavored extract and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
3.Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on wire racks.
4.To make frosting, in a saucepan combine 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1 cup milk. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Let cool completely. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup vegetable shortening with 1 cup white sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in cooled flour mixture until frosting is smooth and fluffy. Frost cake and sprinkle with optional flaked coconut and chopped nuts.

PROS

This cake is moist and delicious, the red color makes it perfect for celebrations or holidays.
The frosting is creamy and fluffy and pairs well with the cake.
It is easy to make and the recipe can be adjusted for personal preferences.

CONS

This recipe calls for a lot of sugar and vegetable shortening, which makes it high in calories.
The food coloring can also contain additives, so it may not be suitable for everyone.
The frosting can be too sweet for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

In moderation, this cake can be a delicious treat for special occasions. However, it is not considered a healthy food due to the high sugar and fat content. Buttermilk used in the recipe can provide some probiotic benefits, and cocoa powder can be a source of antioxidants.

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