- Created on 8/30/09 by BlueRose8302
Posted by BlueRose8302 I had an order that included 9 red velvet cakes--and I couldn't find a recipe that I liked well enough. My aunt Carolyn gave me her recipe and I think it is the best one I have found! The tase and textue is very nice and it doesn't crack and shrink like some other's I have tried. I hope that you like it! Carolyn's Red Velvet Ingredients 1/2 cup crisco 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tbs cocoa 1 oz bottle red food coloring 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp white vinegar. Instructions Preheat... read more