Grandmother Paula's Red Velvet Cake

Grandmother Paula's Red Velvet Cake
Grandmother Paula's Red Velvet Cake requires about 2 hours and 55 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 20. One portion of this dish contains around 4g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 459 calories. Head to the store and pick up food coloring, cake flour, butter, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for valentin day.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter, beat until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.
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Mix cocoa and food coloring together and then add to sugar mixture; mix well. Sift together flour and salt.
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Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Blend in vanilla. In a small bowl, combine baking soda and vinegar and add to mixture.
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Pour batter into three 8-inch round greased and floured pans.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from heat and cool completely before frosting.
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Blend cream cheese and butter together in a mixing bowl.
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Add marshmallows and sugar and blend. Fold in coconut and nuts.
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Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 55 m.
Servings20
Health Score1
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