Red Velvet Layer Cake with frosting
Ingredients: 1 box white cake mix (2-layer size) 1 box (4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding mix 4 large eggs 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 Tablespoon white vinegar 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 bottle (2 ounces) red food coloring For Cream Cheese Frosting ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1 box (1 pound) confectioners' sugar 1 cup chopped pecans Directions: 1. Combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, cocoa, vinegar, oil, and food coloring in a large bowl. Beat 4 minutes on medium speed, scraping sides and bottom of bowl several times. 2. Grease and flour 3 cake pans. Distribute batter among pans evenly. Bake at 350° 20-25 minutes until cake springs back when lightly touched in center. Cool cake on racks. 3. For Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and light. Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar Beat until smooth. 4. Spread frosting over layers and sides, sprinkling each layer with chopped pecans. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
