Red Velvet Cake (Trisha Yearwood) Recipe

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Red Velvet Cake (Trisha Yearwood)
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  1. For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Mix the granulated sugar and eggs. Add the oil, slowly beating well as the oil is added. Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour and mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and red food coloring. Divide the batter evenly among the pans and bake for 40 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick. Cool the layers in the pans for 10 minutes, and then turn out onto racks to finish cooling while you prepare the frosting.
  3. For the frosting: Cream the cream cheese and butter. Beat in the confectioners' sugar until the mixture is smooth. If you want grey frosting, add 3 to 4 drops of black food coloring and 2 drops of yellow and mix until grey. Add the vanilla and nuts, reserving 2 tablespoons of nuts for garnish.
  4. Spread the frosting between the layers, on the sides and on top of the cake.
  5. Cook Notes: Leave the sides unfrosted if you want the vibrant red to show.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 910.51 Kcal (3812 kJ)
Calories from fat 525.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58.37g 90%
Cholesterol 64.16mg 21%
Sodium 394.68mg 16%
Potassium 184.81mg 4%
Total Carbs 95.8g 32%
Sugars 72.84g 291%
Dietary Fiber 2.65g 11%
Protein 7.51g 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 66.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 448.71 Kcal (1879 kJ)
Calories from fat 258.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.77g 90%
Cholesterol 31.62mg 21%
Sodium 194.51mg 16%
Potassium 91.07mg 4%
Total Carbs 47.21g 32%
Sugars 35.9g 291%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 11%
Protein 3.7g 15%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 32.9mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.5
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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