with cream cheese frosting

RED VELVET CAKE RECIPE

Cream together 1/2 cup shortening and 1-1/2 cup sugar. Add 2 eggs, one at a time.

Make paste of 2 tbsp. cocoa and 1-1/2 oz. red food coloring. Add to creamed mixture.
Mix 1 tsp. salt, 2-1/2 cups flour; add alternately with mixture of 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1 tsp. soda. Add 1 tbsp. vinegar. Mix thoroughly.

Split ingredients evenly between 2 standard cake pans. I made the mistake of putting it all into one pan, and it takes forever to bake. Plus, it comes out dry.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
2-3 oz. packages of cream cheese(softened)
2 tbsp. evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
dash salt
1-16 oz. package of confectioner's sugar

With mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese with milk just until smooth. Gradually beat in vanilla, salt, and sugar until blended.... fills and frosts 2-layer cake or 24 cupcakes.

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