Red Velvet Cake

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 (18-1/4 oz.) pkg. fudge marble cake mix
• 1 t. baking soda
• 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 oz. bottle red food coloring
• 1 t. vanilla extract

Details

Adapted from gooseberrypatch.typepad.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine cake mix, fudge marble packet and baking soda in a medium bowl; add remaining ingredients. Beat at low speed with an electric mixer until moistened. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9" round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap layers individually in aluminum foil and freeze layers overnight to make cake easier to frost. Spread Vanilla Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.

Serves 10 to 12.

Vanilla Frosting:
5 T. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
2 t. vanilla extract

Whisk flour and milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth. Bring to a boil, cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. In a medium bowl, blend butter and sugar; add chilled milk mixture. With an electric mixer on high speed, beat for 8 minutes or until fluffy; stir in vanilla.