For a more intense color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid. To ensure even baking, rotate the pan halfway through the baking time. Feel free to experiment with different frosting flavors, such as cream cheese or vanilla buttercream.
Red and Green Velvet Cake!
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS30
Transform your holiday dessert spread with this vibrant Red and Green Velvet Cake! A delightful twist on the classic red velvet, this cake is surprisingly simple to make and guarantees a festive explosion of color and flavor.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate46 g
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Cholesterol32 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium385 mg
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Sugar26 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
StepGrease a 9x13-inch sheet pan thoroughly. (2 minutes)
03
StepIn a large bowl, mash vegetable shortening and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs until fully incorporated. (5 minutes)
04
StepStir in buttermilk, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniformly colored and textured. (3 minutes)
05
StepGradually sift flour into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing. (5 minutes)
06
StepDivide the batter in half, pouring each portion into separate bowls. (2 minutes)
07
StepGently stir red food coloring into one bowl and green food coloring into the other, until desired color is achieved. (3 minutes)
08
StepQuickly fold 3/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar into the bowl of red batter. Repeat with the green batter in the other bowl. (2 minutes)
09
StepPour the red and green batters into the prepared sheet pan in alternating colors, creating a marbled effect. (3 minutes)
10
StepBake in the preheated oven until the cake is lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. (30 minutes)
11
StepAllow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting. (60 minutes)
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Giovanny Schowalter
May 21, 2025I added a cream cheese frosting, and it was the perfect complement to the cake. Will definitely make again!
Curtis Predovicokuneva
Apr 12, 2025Easy to follow recipe, and the cake turned out perfectly. I used gel food coloring for more vibrant colors.
Mozelle Kirlin
Feb 18, 2025This cake was a hit at our Christmas party! The colors were so festive, and it tasted delicious.