Red Velvet Cake

Submitted by AlexandriaAngel

"Got this recipe from Chef Warner at the Tin Lizzie Casino and Restaurant in Deadwood SD. A wonderful moist and beautiful cake."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup oil
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄4 cup red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• ICING

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 dash salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts

directions

1. Mix together all your dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Blend eggs with a fork, add oil and blend again.
3. Now add the dry ingredients and mix with whisk till smooth.
4. Add and blend in buttermilk.
5. Pour into 3 greased and floured 8" cake pans.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes Cool for 10 minutes and gently remove from pan.
7. Icing: mix ingredients, until light and fluffy.