If you are looking for a special dessert cake for your next family gathering or holiday party, I would like to suggest this recipe. I really enjoy making it all year long but it is a family favorite during the Christmas Holiday.Once you are done baking and icing your cake, you will want to store
it in an airtight cake container in your refrigerator and remove it approximately 1 hour before serving time.Red Velvet Dessert Cake Recipe1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2 eggs1/2 cup shortening2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon white vinegar1 teaspoon table salt1 tablespoon cocoa powder2 ounces red food coloringIn a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and shortening; slowly stir in the eggs and mix well. Stir in the cocoa powder and red food coloring until all ingredients are well combined. In a small bowl combine the all-purpose flour and table salt. Slowly stir flour mixture into the first bowl. Stir in buttermilk, add in the vanilla extract and baking soda. Pour in the white vinegar and mix all ingredients well. Lightly grease and flour two 9″ round baking pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 25 minutes or until center of cake is done.Red Velvet Cake Icing2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup cold milk1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup margarine or butter1 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractIn a medium sized saucepan, combine the flour with the milk over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and cool until it is cool enough to place in the refrigerator to chill. Remove from the refrigerator and mix in the shortening, margarine and granulated sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until the icing is smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract and beat for 30 seconds on medium speed. Spread icing on the top and sides of your cake.