Red Velvet Cake

Name: Red Velvet Cake
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 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

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

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