Well, on another board I post to, I post debunked urban myths, and one I posted involved the Neiman Marcus cookie myth, that one traces back to a story involving a Red Velvet cake, and one of the posters there wanted a recipie for a Red Velvet cake. I shared it with her, and since there is this thread sitting here just waiting for a reply, I've decided to share it with you too. (And remember, it should be illegal to use anything but cream cheese frosting on it.)
Cake:
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter flavoring
1 1/2 oz. bottle of red color
3 Tbl. (level) cocoa
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbl. vinegar
1 tsp. baking soda
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavors. Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring. Add to first mixture. Alternately add flour and buttermilk. Mix baking soda and vinegar in small bowl; add to batter. Blend. Bake in three 9" or 10" pans for 20 - 25 minutes at 350°. Let cool completely. Cover with frosting.
Frosting:
2 packages cream cheese (3 oz. each), softened
6 Tbl. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups sifted powered sugar
Blend all ingredients until smooth
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