Easy Red Velvet Cake
1
pkg. (18 ¼ oz.) fudge marble cake mix
1
tsp. baking soda
2
eggs
1 ½
cups buttermilk
1
bottle red food-coloring (1oz.)
1
tsp. vanilla extract
Frosting:
5
tbsp. All purpose flour
1
cup milk
1
cup butter or margarine, softened
1
cup sugar
2
tsp. vanilla extract
In
a mixing bowl, combine contents of cake mix and baking soda; add eggs,
buttermilk, food-coloring and vanilla; blend on low until moistened; beat on
high speed for 2 minutes; pour into 2 greased and floured 9” round cake pans;
bake @ 350º for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center
comes out clean; cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to a wire rack to cool
completely; for frosting, whisk flour and milk in a saucepan until smooth;
bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; cover and
refrigerate; in a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; add chilled milk
mixture; beat for 10 minutes or until fluffy; stir in vanilla; frost between
layers and top and side of cake