A change from the red velvet standard cake recipe.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups butter , softened
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups butter flavored shortening
- 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
-
1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 round 8 inch pans. Sift the flour and salt together and set aside.
-
2
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Alternately add flour and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour. Pour into two 8-inch pans.
-
3
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool cake completely before icing.
-
4
To make the White Velvet Cream Cheese Icing: Beat shortening and cream cheese together. Gradually beat in confectioners sugar. Add milk until a frosting is formed. (Add more milk if necessary.)
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore French Recipes
Loose Meat on a Bun, Restaurant Style
This is how they make loose meat sandwiches in the restaurants. They are always moist and savory.
Instant Pot® Potato, Corn, and Bacon Chowder
Instant Pot® version of a combined, classic comfort soup, ready in about 1 hour!
Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole
This easy tuna casserole is quick to make. Perfect for the busy mom!