Velvet Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Velvet Cake offers a moist, tender crumb with a subtle velvety texture, perfect for celebrations or special occasions, appealing to those who love classic layered desserts.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add shortening, vanilla, and 2/3 cup of milk; beat for two minutes.
  3. Add remaining 1/3 cup of milk and eggs; beat for two more minutes.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake at 350°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

626 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 74.2g 27% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 330.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1646.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.8mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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