Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

  • 8 Servings
  • 680 Calories per Serving
A lovely cake that is sure to make a big impression at birthdays, coffee with friends or dinner parties.

Ingredient List

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup Mountain High® original or lowfat plain yoghurt
  • 1 bottle (1 oz) red food coloring
  • 1 container (1 lb) vanilla creamy ready-to-spread frosting
  • Colored sugar or chopped pecans , if desired

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and baking soda, mixing well. Allow to sit until done foaming.
  2. Meanwhile, In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and cocoa. Set aside.
  3. Combine oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and yoghurt in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Reduce speed to low and add in red food coloring, mixing well.
  4. Mix in half of the flour mixture at a time on low speed. Mix in vinegar mixture.
  5. Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch cake pans. Divide batter equally between pans. Bake at 350°F for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  6. Fill and frost layers with frosting. Garnish with colored sugar or chopped pecans.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 24g 37%, Saturated Fat 5g 24%, Cholesterol 50mg 17%, Sodium 600mg 25%, Potassium 170mg 5%, Total Carbohydrate 108g 36%, Dietary Fiber 2g 7%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 6%, Iron 15%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 6%, Thiamin 20%, Riboflavin 15%, Niacin 10%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 15%, Vitamin B12 2%, Pantothenic Acid 4%, Phosphorus 8%, Magnesium 4%, Zinc 4%, Selenium 35%, Copper 6%, Manganese 20%

Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)

Calories 680, Calories from Fat 220, Trans Fat 3 1/2g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 8g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 1g, Sugars 70g, Protein 7g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 1g, Carbohydrate Choice 7, Starch 2 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 4 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 4 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 2oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 3tsp