White Velvet Cake II

Name: White Velvet Cake II
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 2 - 8 inch pans
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups butter, softened; 1 ½ cups white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup butter flavored shortening; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon milk

Rating: 3.65 stars

68 Ratings
58 Reviews
7 Photos

A change from the red velvet standard cake recipe.

By MARBALET

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

30 mins

cook:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 - 8 inch pans

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 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.

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Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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:

422 calories; protein 3.3g; carbohydrates 50.5g; fat 23.8g; cholesterol 68.1mg; sodium 273mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (58)

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TRILLIAN42

08/12/2004

I made this cake for the drummer of a band that I enjoy who was quitting (to pursue the culinary arts, as I found out later). I tinted the frosting lavender and decorated it with some candied violets I had made previously. He loved it, and asked me out on a date. We now are married, and have two children. Just kidding. He really did like the cake, though. Read More

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TAMMERSANN

03/10/2007

The only good thing I can say about this cake is that the flavor is good.(a bit like a sweet cornbread) Turned quite brown in the oven flattened and although it's moist it's the greasiest cake I have ever eaten! Maybe some of you will have better luck. Read More

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68 Ratings

5 star values: 29
4 star values: 14
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 10
1 star values: 9

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TRILLIAN42

08/12/2004

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HappyHousewife

11/05/2003

WHOA this cake was moist and VERY rich! It didn't come out at all the way I expected but no problem it was TASTY! It isn't white looks more like a yellow cake and not at all like the cake mix cakes. Maybe because of using baking soda instead of baking powder? Anyway I frosted with Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate cocoa frosting. VERY tasty! Not sure why but it needed an additional ten minutes to bake...no problem though. Read More

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ARISUN

01/04/2003

This recipe was really quick and easy to make- I loved that aspect of it! The texture is smooth and the taste is buttery. I served it at a small dinner party and everyone really enjoyed it. Be aware that it's VERY rich though! So whether you'll like it or not depends on personal preference.:) Read More

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TAMMERSANN

03/10/2007

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LacyRose

12/30/2007

This recipe is absolutely phenomenal! I made it as cupcakes and baked them for about 20mins which was perfect. I reduced the butter by 1/2c although they were still a little greasy. One bit of advice is too sift the flour and too make sure the ingredients are blended very well. For the frosting I used my own vanilla bean butter cream which went perfectly. Read More

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NFL WIFE 95

11/05/2003

This has become an all-time favorite for my family and friends. Royalties due to the creator. Very very moist and very rich. Even when I goof it up it is still a scrumptious delight! Note: I scale back to 3c of sugar for the icing. Read More

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LORI-ANN

01/04/2003

After I started making this cake I thought I had left something out. But when I put the icing on and tasted it it was really good. I'm glad I tried it out! Read More

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Sumchelle

01/23/2009

TAMMERSANN called it: "A Sweet Cornbread." And waaaaaaay too greasy - in fact Hurt Your Tummy greasy! Won't do this one again. Read More

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BAKERYBUFF

03/17/2006

This was really greasy and heavy. The batter was very thick almost like cookie dough. It baked fine and looked good but it was really dense not light and fluffy. I won't be making this again. Read More

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White Velvet Cake II

Servings Per Recipe: 20
Calories: 422

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 16 %

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 37 %

saturated fat: 64 %

cholesterol: 23 %

vitamin a iu: 12 %

niacin equivalents: 9 %

vitamin c:

folate: 6 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 2 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 11 %

thiamin: 11 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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TRILLIAN42

08/12/2004

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HappyHousewife

11/05/2003

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ARISUN

01/04/2003

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TAMMERSANN

03/10/2007

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LacyRose

12/30/2007

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NFL WIFE 95

11/05/2003

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LORI-ANN

01/04/2003

After I started making this cake I thought I had left something out. But when I put the icing on and tasted it it was really good. I'm glad I tried it out!

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Sumchelle

01/23/2009

TAMMERSANN called it: "A Sweet Cornbread." And waaaaaaay too greasy - in fact Hurt Your Tummy greasy! Won't do this one again.

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BAKERYBUFF

03/17/2006

This was really greasy and heavy. The batter was very thick almost like cookie dough. It baked fine and looked good but it was really dense not light and fluffy. I won't be making this again.

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