For the Love of Red Velvet {cake that is!}

My love for Red Velvet Cake began many, many years before I moved to the South, where it is probably the most popular cake of all time.   I grew up in New Mexico where my mother made Red Velvet Cake for special occasions only.  It was my very favorite cake so I asked for it every single year for my birthday.  And I got it!  Probably the most special memory I have of it though, was that I had it made for my wedding.  To this day, I never make a Red Velvet Cake without thinking of all the special memories attached. 

The amazing white frosting in the original Red Velvet Cake is hardly used anymore.  Most everyone  uses a cream cheese or buttercream frosting.  Personally, I think Red Velvet Cake isn't even Red Velvet Cake without the old, original frosting recipe.  (Details in the recipe at the end of this post.)

Cake Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter 
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 2 ounces red food coloring
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour two 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
2. Cream butter and sugar in mixer bowl until fluffy.  Add eggs and beat well.
3. Place cocoa and food coloring in small bowl and stir to a nice smooth consistency.
4. ......................................

for full recipes please see : theredfeedsack.blogspot.com

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