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
- In a small bowl, combine vinegar and baking soda, mixing well. Allow to sit until done foaming.
- Meanwhile, In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and cocoa. Set aside.
- 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.
- Mix in half of the flour mixture at a time on low speed. Mix in vinegar mixture.
- 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.
- Fill and frost layers with frosting. Garnish with colored sugar or chopped pecans.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 8
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 680
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 24% |
| Trans Fat | 3&½g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108g | 36% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 70g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 7g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 6% |
| Iron | Value not available | 15% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 5% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 20% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 2% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 8% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 20% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 35% |
| Copper | Value not available | 6% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 2&½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 4&½,
- 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&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 2oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 3tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving7
