Red Velvet Cake Directions:

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1. Preheat oven to 350F degree. Grease and flour (with cocoa powder) three 6-inch cake pans.

 

2.​ Beat butter and sugar together for 3-5 mins until pale and fluffy. Add one egg at a time to butter and sugar mixture and mix well between each addition.

 

3. Add in vanilla, food coloring, and cocoa powder until everything is well combined.

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4. Sift the remaining dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda) in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture in alternating batches (i.e. add 1/3 of the dry ingredients and then add 1/3 buttermilk; repeat twice)

 

5. Mix in the vinegar until blended well, and add to pans immediately.

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6. Divide batter into the 3 pans and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a rack.

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Ermine Frosting Directions:

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1. Add milk, flour, sugar, and salt to a pan and boil for 3-7 mins until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Chill in refrigerator for 30 mins or until mixture comes to room temperature.

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2. Once cooled, add the boiled milk & flour mixture and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl and beat for 3-5 minutes, until mixture is lighter in consistency. Add softened butter 1 tablespoon at time until well blended. 

 

3. Add softened cream cheese 1 tablespoon at a time until well blended. 

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4. Beat mixture for an addition 5-10 minutes or until it is light and fluffy.

 

5. Add to piping bag and decorate and assemble your cakes.