Wesson Oil Red Velvet Cake

Per serving

819.3kcal
6.1гProteins
51.9гFats
84.7гCarbs

It may sound strange to use Wesson oil instead of butter in the cake recipe, but this is truly WONDERFUL!!! I've made it every year for my husband's birthday, which is right before Christmas. You simply MUST try this!

Ingredients

12 serv.
  • sugar1 1⁄2 cups
  • Wesson Oil (no other brand!)2 cups
  • eggs2
  • flour2 1⁄2 cups
  • salt1 teaspoon
  • baking soda1 teaspoon
  • cocoa2 tablespoons
  • red food coloring2 bottles

    1 ounce each

  • vinegar1 tablespoon
  • buttermilk1 cup
  • vanilla1 teaspoon
  • For Icing
  • margarine1⁄2 cup
  • cream cheese1 package

    8 ounce

  • confectioners' sugar1 box

    16 ounce

  • teaspoon vanilla1
  • cup chopped nuts (optional)1

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350.

  2. 2

    Prepare 3 medium round cake pans with cooking spray.

  3. 3

    Cream sugar with Wesson oil. Add eggs and beat.

  4. 4

    Sift flour, salt, and soda together; set aside.

  5. 5

    Mix cocoa, food coloring, and vinegar in a cup.

  6. 6

    Add cocoa mixture to egg and sugar mixture. Beat hard. Add in buttermilk.

  7. 7

    Add flour mixture.

  8. 8

    Add vanilla and beat well.

  9. 9

    Pour batter into cake pans and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until done. Check frequently.

  10. 10

    For Icing: Cream margarine and cream cheese along with confectioners sugar and vanilla. Apply to thoroughly cooled cake.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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