Cupid hit his mark
We're crazy about red velvet
It's true. Red velvet has won our hearts. That beautiful ruby color, its softness, its sweetness...plus it's a delicious way to celebrate Valentine's Day!
With the big day coming up quick, this week's slideshow delivers divine delicacies, all dressed in red. From cupcakes to pancakes, we've got them all. So why not surprise your sweeties and fix them something special?
Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake
From our book Big Book of Home Cooking, this is the classic that started it all. Rich cake, creamy frosting...just add a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee and you've got yourself a real treat.
18-1⁄4 oz. pkg. fudge marble cake mix
1 t. baking soda
1-1⁄2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1-oz. bottle red food coloring
1 t. vanilla extract
Combine cake mix, fudge marble packet and baking soda in a medium bowl; add remaining ingredients. Beat at low speed with an electric mixer until moistened. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9" round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap layers individually in aluminum foil and freeze layers overnight to make cake easier to frost. Spread Vanilla Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Serves 10 to 12.
Vanilla Frosting:
5 T. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
2 t. vanilla extract
Whisk flour and milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth. Bring to a boil, cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. In a medium bowl, blend butter and sugar; add chilled milk mixture. With an electric mixer on high speed, beat for 8 minutes or until fluffy; stir in vanilla.
