Grandma'S Red Cake
A vibrant red velvet cake with a moist texture and rich cocoa flavor, perfect for celebrations and those who love visually stunning desserts with classic taste.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the shortening, sugar, and eggs together until well blended.
- Make a paste of the cocoa and red food coloring, then add to the creamed mixture.
- Add the flour, salt, buttermilk, and vanilla to the mixture and mix well.
- Dissolve the baking soda in the vinegar and gently fold into the batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into two greased 8 or 9-inch cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool before frosting and serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
740
kcal
37% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).