Dead Velvet Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup red food coloring
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/4 cups cake flour
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ERMINE FROSTING:
• 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 7-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• GLAZE:
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• Red paste food coloring