Red and Green Velvet Cake!

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2
Red and Green Velvet Cake with Distinctive Colors
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Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons red food coloring , or as needed
2 tablespoons green food coloring , or as needed
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
435
Sugar
39g
Fat
19g
The Red and Green Velvet Cake is a colorful twist on the classic velvet cake recipe. The red and green colors of the cake are achieved by combining baking soda with red food coloring and vinegar with green food coloring, respectively. This results in a festive-looking cake that is perfect for holiday parties and other special occasions. The cake itself is a light and fluffy texture with a delicate flavor that's not too sweet, making it perfect for dessert lovers. The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy sweetness that complements the cake's flavor perfectly.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2.In a large bowl, cream together the vegetable shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk. Combine the cocoa, salt, and vanilla; add gradually to the creamed mixture. Beat in the flour until combined.
3.In a small bowl, mix together the red food coloring and baking soda. Stir the mixture into the batter. In another small bowl, mix together the green food coloring and vinegar. Stir the mixture into the batter.
4.Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5.Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them from the pans and placing them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
6.Once the cakes are cool, frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.

PROS

The distinctive colors of this cake make it a showstopper at any celebration.

It has a light, moist texture and a flavor that is perfect for dessert lovers.

The cream cheese frosting is a classic accompaniment for this type of cake.

CONS

This cake contains a significant amount of sugar, which may not be suitable for people with certain dietary restrictions.

The preparation process does require some effort, including the separate mixing of the food colorings with baking soda and vinegar before adding them to the batter.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly nutritious on its own, it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The buttermilk in this recipe is a good source of calcium and can help to promote healthy digestion.
The cocoa powder used in the recipe is an excellent source of antioxidants.

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