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Grandmother Paul's Red Velvet Cake
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen Show: Paula's Home Cooking Episode: My Grandmother's Table Overall User Rating: 
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Simply Southern
07/17/2008 at 04:09pm
User: Gina from Simpsonville, SC User Rating:
Easy to make and EVERYONE loves it!!
The best Red Velvet Cake!
07/13/2008 at 09:34pm
User: LINN from PORT ST LUCIE, FL User Rating:
This was hands down the best Red Velvet cake I have ever had, it came out perfectly!! Thanks Paula for another recipe I will keep forever!
Great Red Velvet Cake
07/10/2008 at 04:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this cake and frosting. I've tried a ton of red velvet cakes and this is one of the few that uses butter instead of vegetable or canola oil, and you cannot beat the taste of butter over oil. For those who thought the cake was too dense or tough: make sure you cream the butter and sugar long enough!! The butter should be nearly white and extremely light. If using a standing mixer, you should beat it for about five minutes, and probably ten minutes if beating it with a hand mixer. The creaming process helps aerate and tenderize the cake, so its extremley important. Also, dont overmix after you add the flour.
The Best Red Velvet Cake I've ever had!
07/03/2008 at 04:34pm
User: Nicole from Morganton, GA User Rating:
I made this recipe for my boyfriend's birthday and it was huge hit! Everyone just raved over it! The cake was super moist and flavorful. The only things I changed was I added just a bit more cocoa powder and I only used 1 ounce of red food coloring (in my opinion this was plenty). I believe the secret to getting this cake to come out moist is to not over cook it. I baked it for 20 minutes like the recipie said and they were perfectly done. The icing was so delicious. I love the combination of the cream cheese and marshmallows. I will definately make this cake again. It was by far the best red velvet cake I have ever eaten! Paula never disappoints! This one was a winner!
Very disappointing!
06/17/2008 at 12:14pm
User: Kathy from Sugar Land, TX User Rating:
I made this cake for Father's Day and have such confidence in Paula Deen that I knew it was going to be delicious. I was so disappointed. The cake had a strange after-taste and was dry. The icing was very tasty, though very sweet. I will definitely make the icing again. It would be great on carrot cake.
Best Ever
06/07/2008 at 08:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
WONDERFUL! I almost didn't make this cake because some of the reviews were so bad but decided to try it anyway. Thank Goodness! It is a wonderful recipe. I did not use the frosting recipe provided instead used buttercream and it was still absolutely wonderful! I made it exactly as directed, no substitutions or omissions. Yummy.
Best Red Velvet Cake!!!
05/30/2008 at 06:48pm
User: Gabby from Pigeon Forge, TN User Rating:
I've tried this recipe 4 times, and never changed a thing, the cake is delicious, and the frosting, couldn't get any better
RED FOOD COLOR TASTE?
05/26/2008 at 02:13am
User: MEREDITH from UPLAND, CA User Rating:
For those of you that can taste the red food color, visit your local JoAnn, Michael's or cake/candy supply store. There is a "tasteless" food coloring that you can use... I believe that Wilton makes it. You won't get that chemical, gross taste of red dye. They also make little jars of coloring gel that are very concentrated... you can't measure, but you can eyeball the color you desire by adding a bit at a time with a toothpick (using a clean one with each addition so as not to contaminate the gel) then mixing to get the color you want. These gels work great with frostings too. For those of you that think too much red is too much, have never spent any time in the south or in Texas... too much is even better! Red Velvet cake is supposed to be an obnoxious shade of red!! Enjoy!!
Gets better with time!
05/25/2008 at 09:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this cake for my boyfriend's birthday, in absence of his mother's recipe. I halved the amount of food coloring and vinegar, as some other reviewers suggested. The first night, the cake was OK ... we ended up eating a slice every night for a week, and it just got moister and tastier as time passed. Too bad it couldn't keep for another week; we ended up throwing about 1/4 of the cake away.
awesome
05/22/2008 at 08:45am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is the best cake you should eat it should be the only one you should eat well i dont realy like red velvet until i try it on christmas every one loved it
Yuck
05/13/2008 at 04:15pm
User: MADHVI from Santa Monica, CA User Rating:
Heavy, dry, tasted like uncooked flour (despite adding extra cocoa). Really disappointing b/c I LOVE RVC.
Very good
05/10/2008 at 05:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I didnt use all the food coloring the recipe called for. 2 ounces scared me a little. haha. but the icing is the BEST cream cheese icing ive ever had. it is very easy also. the cake was easy to make and very good also.
Delicious!
04/28/2008 at 08:04pm
User: Robin from Ramona, CA User Rating:
I made this cake and it is wonderful. I did make a change, I only added 1oz of red food coloring, as I just couldn't bring myself to use 2 bottles. I don't believe it had an effect on the outcome, but I have never had real Red Velvet cake before. The frosting recipe will be my go to recipe for Cream Cheese frosting. It is so smooth and creamy and yummo....
FAB
04/15/2008 at 09:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!!!
Soooooooo Good
04/15/2008 at 02:30pm
User: Carolyn from Centerport, NY User Rating:
I had never had Red Velvet cake before I made this one a month ago. The first attempt took me over 4 hours and I actually burned out my hand mixer (flames and all). I've made it about 5 times now. I just can't get enough of this cake!! I've had several other recipes since but none come close. Highly recommend it. Just a note - little ones don't tend to enjoy it as much.
Red Velvet Cake
04/10/2008 at 09:04am
User: Marilyn from Youngsville, LA User Rating:
The cake was very heavy and was very dry. I prepared and baked exactly as the directions stated. After I took it out of the oven, it fell. The batter looked great before I put it in the oven. The icing was delicious.
Love it
03/26/2008 at 07:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was the best cake I ever tasted, thanks for sharing the recipe with everybody
Disappointed In Florida
03/26/2008 at 07:06pm
User: MINDY from Wellington, FL User Rating:
I had high expectations for this cake. I've had such good results with Paula's other recipes. This cake was a total MESS. The middle layer cracked in half and caused the whole cake to slip and slide around. Not only that it was dry and crumbly not, moist like you'd expect a good cake to be. I'll not try another Red Velvet cake for sure. This totally turned me off to this cake.
Delicious :)
03/23/2008 at 09:39am
User: Emily from Newbury, MA User Rating:
I had a huge craving for a good red velvet cupcake, and I decided to search food network for the best recipie, and found this one had the best reviews and decided to give it a try. It took me about an hour and a half, but it was definitly worth all the work. However, the recipie called for 2 ounces of red food coloring, or 8 of those little bottles! I used one full bottle, which was 7 less than they called for, but it was still more than plenty. The only other thing i would suggest would be to process the coconut in the frosting so there are no big peices. Also, make sure you dont overcook and spray the cupcake holders, because mine stuck a little to the paper. This is DEFINITELY my favorite cupcake i have ever had. I think next time i will try a different kind of butter substitute to cut down the fat, because there is 3 sticks of butter between the cake and the frosting!! Ty this recipie, its SO worth it.
Paula rocks!
03/22/2008 at 11:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is my new favorite cake! It's the perfect density, as well as overall texture with the frosting, and tastes amazing! The first time, I made it with all purpose flour, and it turned out fine. I strongly recommend this recipe :)
AMAZING CAKE
03/22/2008 at 12:17pm
User: susan from lakeworth, FL User Rating:
i baked this for a dinner party , my guest were impressed , easy to make.
Delectable Cake
03/09/2008 at 05:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great cake. Big hit at parties. Delicious frosting - great for cupcakes too.
Moist redvelvet cake
03/07/2008 at 08:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the best red velvet cake that i ever tasted. I just makes your mouth water by looking at it.
ABSOLUTLEY DELICIOUS!!!!
02/27/2008 at 07:12pm
User: shauna from east granby, CT User Rating:
This cake was great! I made it for my brother's 14th birthday party, and it got rave reviews. It was so good I had to cut a few slices for myself and hide them for later. It disappeared so fast! I did do the frosting a little differently. I creamed the butter & cream cheese, added the sugar, then added some leftover canned vanilla icing instead of the marshmellows. The coconut & nuts were just wonderful in the icing! My mouth is just drooling thinking about! Thanks Paula, I will definitely make this again....very soon!
paula is the best
02/25/2008 at 04:48pm
User: niki from lubbock , TX User Rating:
YUMMM!!!!
Romantically delectable!
02/24/2008 at 07:30pm
User: Monica from Windermere, FL User Rating:
Wow! I made this cake for the first time on Valentine's Day for my boyfriend and it turned out great! The cake flour and buttermilk made the world of difference! SO moist and delicious! The icing just gave it the perfect touch!
not that good
02/24/2008 at 06:48pm
User: wonell from holly hill, SC User Rating:
today i tried the paula red velvet cake and if was nastty. The cake need to lower down on the cocoa.
Outstanding!
02/20/2008 at 12:51pm
User: Jill from Akron, OH User Rating:
The best recipe of red velvet cake I've ever made! The 2 ounces of red food coloring seems like a lot but it's worth it in the end. Not just for taste but for the compliments too! :)
Simply Delicious!
02/19/2008 at 06:37pm
User: Irene from Chino, CA User Rating:
I made this cake for a work potluck, and everyone loved it and came back for more. I say Simply Delicious because it was simple and delicious. I wouldnt change a thing. Rave reviews from all my friends.
Wonderful, Don't Overmix
02/16/2008 at 03:33pm
User: Linda from Interlochen, MI User Rating:
My husband and I made this last year and are making it again for our Valentine Church Potluck. Everyone loved it. It was a tad dry, but found out from a baker that you should never overmix this cake. Just make sure the flour in blended good and then stop mixing. READ Carefully. It does tell you what to do with the butter. Come on people there are lots of factors that change a cake, including weather. We feel this is an AWESOME SOUTHERN RECIPE, being as my husband and most of my church family is from south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Paula keep up the good work. Will make many times more!
Very Sour
02/15/2008 at 02:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Too sour!! Went in the trash, but we still love Paula.
MMGood!
02/15/2008 at 10:55am
User: Adarine from Nashville, TN User Rating:
I fixed this recipe for my grandfathers co-worker and it was wonderful. I had a peice of it and all I can say is MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMGood!!!!!!!!! Thanks Paula!!!
Best Cake Ever
02/15/2008 at 10:43am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My mother-in-law said this is the best cake she has ever tasted. And she is a good ole' southern lady. I am asked to make this often !
good
02/15/2008 at 09:36am
User: Amanda from Lewisville, TX User Rating:
I"ve never had a homemade red velvet cake before so I am not familiar with how they should taste. Therefore, my review may not be very valuable. I will rate it with my experience as a baker of over 10 years. This cake was heavy, dense, but that isn't a bad quality to me. It had a very nice flavor to it, not your normal chocolate cake or vanilla cake. I made a few minor adjustments: I cut the red food coloring in half, and made the icing without the butter, marshmallow and coconut. I added vanilla to the icing. I would make this cake again. Easy to make.
OMG - This is Awesome
02/14/2008 at 05:15pm
User: Lisa from Saugus, CA User Rating:
This was soooooo good! My friend who doesn't even like cake loved this! My kids have been begging me to make this again! I am making it again in a heart shaped cake pan for Valentine's day!!
THE BEST CAKE I EVER HAD
02/07/2008 at 07:59pm
User: bea from hammond, IN User Rating:
THIS CAKE WAS SO MOIST IT MELTED IN MY MOUTH AND EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY LOVED IT ALSO
So good!
01/27/2008 at 05:45pm
User: SANDI from Camino, CA User Rating:
I tasted my first Red Velvet cake this last Chritmas and knew that I needed to find a recipe. This cake is so moist,rich, and quick to make. Everyone loved the cake and the frosting. I'll be making this one again! Thanks to Paula I got a great recipe on my first try! =)
taste like a thick brownie
01/24/2008 at 10:32am
User: saqeenah from buffalo, NY User Rating:
I have 4 children and bake on a weekly basis. I made this cake and it just sat and sat and sat. That is how I can judge the recipe I ended up throwing it away. I think the cake was too heavy I mean it had to way like 3 lbs. After reviewing the recipe and comparing it to others, I am thinking the problem is the 2sticks of butter. Just too much so next I will try 1 stick as seen in other recipes or maybe i will do 1/2 and 1/2 butter and shortening and see how that turns out. I couldn't believe that didn't want anything to do with such a red cake. None the less Paula is still my girl!!
My daughters birthday cake
01/22/2008 at 03:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My daughter requested a red cake w/ blue icing for her birthday. I found this recipe, and made it. Wow!!! It was a huge hit! We obviously used food coloring to make the icing blue, omitted the pecans and coconut and just used a basic cream cheese frosting. My whole family loved it and they're a bunch of food critics, or so they think. thanks paula deen!!
Very Good!
01/20/2008 at 07:23pm
User: trina from florence, SC User Rating:
This is the first time I made a cake from scratch, the directions were easy to follow and this cake turned out excellent. The cake was very moist and delicious. My sons are not complaining, they can't get enough of it. Thanks for a great recipe.
Rich and tasty
01/19/2008 at 08:34pm
User: Monique from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
When I first tasted this cake I felt like I could taste the dye or vinegar. After letting it sit and cool though it tasted wonderful. Definitely extremely rich and somewhat heavy but easy to fall in love with. My boyfriend couldn't stop eating it and my roommates absolutely loved it. I used another cream cheese frosting instead of the one provided however. Will definitely make again!
Delicious!
01/19/2008 at 04:09pm
User: Diana from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I was worried because I read a lot of these reviews and not everyone loved this recipe, but I tired it myself and it is fantastic! I followed the directions to a T- although I did put in less food coloring than what the recipe called for (only because I didn't have the full 2 oz.) Definitely try this recipe, and make sure that the ingredients you use are fresh. I had problems in the past with stale baking soda, etc. but once i replaced my ingredients, all my recipes have come out great.
Wonderful
01/11/2008 at 09:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was an easy cake to make and my family loved it. I made it for my husband for his birthday. The frosting was delicious and I will use the frosting recipe for all of my cakes from now on.
yum! we can't stop eating it!
01/11/2008 at 12:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake is soooo good! Too good for sharing because you will want to eat all of it yourseld. To save some $ I made the frosting a little bit different, i only used 1 stick butter, 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, and 1 box of confectioners sugar. it was still wonderful! just to try sometthing new... next time i will try paula's frosting recipe!
Great Cake; A Little Expensive
01/10/2008 at 04:41pm
User: loralyn from san diego, CA User Rating:
The cake flour and the red food coloring are the most expensive parts. I had to cut off the outer parts that got a little burnt, but the inside was great.I took the advise of a previous refiew by using creme isntead of melting my own marshmallows, and it worked WAY better. I doubled the butter and marshmallow creme because I dont like overly sweet frosting and it turned out GREAT. I took it to work and my co-workers are still raving about it.
Red Velvet Cake Recipe
01/04/2008 at 08:31pm
User: Witchy from Gig Harbor, WA User Rating:
I made this recipe for christmas dessert. One word YUM!!!!! I'll use this recipe over and over again.
this recipe isn't right
01/04/2008 at 02:11pm
User: tessa from Arlington, WA User Rating:
Use her red velvet cupcake recipe instead of this one. This calls for 2 bottles of red food coloring and all others call for one. I think it is a misprint. The cake is inedible however the cupcakes are AMAZING so go for those.
NOT what I expected..
01/04/2008 at 09:43am
User: Nicki from Round Rock , TX User Rating:
Im a die hard PD fan, but this recipe will not be used again. I followed everything to a tee- so I know that I didnt do anything wrong, BUT, apparently there are so many red velvet tastes its hard to find the one you personally like. The batter, and cake is very floury (and yes, I specifically chose cake flour) I added a little oil, and even a little more sugar to my batter because it just wasnt as sweet as I thought it should taste.. I used 1 oz of food coloring only, and it was just fine (for color)- wasnt the maroon color, but certainly red. The ICING was more of a runny consistency versus a nice thick cream cheese recipe. I chilled the icing for a while and went back over the cakes, and it was a little better. I just made it last night. Took a little bite just now, and Im still not impressed. Sorry Paula, not something Ill use again.
Great flavor!
12/30/2007 at 04:26pm
User: Mary Jeanne from Fort Pierce, FL User Rating:
I enjoyed trying this recipe, the cake itself is very very tasty. The thing I really liked about this particular recipe was the addition of pecans in the icing.
Grandma Paul's Red Velvet
12/29/2007 at 08:47am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cake was very heavy. My family said it was dry. I prepared and baked exactly to the directions. The batter looked and tasted amazing before I put it in the oven. The icing was delicious. I will use this icing recipe on different red velvet recipe.
beautiful on x-mas day!
12/27/2007 at 02:58pm
User: Janelle from Delran, NJ User Rating:
The only difference in mine and hers was that I used more cocoa than it called for. I substituted Paula's carrot cake icing which is in her cookbook because I did not have marshmallows. It was delicious this way and the cream cheese gave it more of a tang. You will not be sorry if you make this recipe, but if you are a chocolate lover then add a little more cocoa (1/2 cup) to the batter.
Paula's Great Red Velvet Cake
12/20/2007 at 05:55am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this and it tasted great. Daughter loved it. Made it for her birhtday.
OMG
12/15/2007 at 04:45pm
User: JOHN from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Paula's recipe scored a home run at my wife's birthday party. I doubled the amount need to fit a large catering tray. I going to make this again for Christmas. You go Paula!!
helpful hint
12/12/2007 at 05:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i read through many of the reviews and noticed several people who felt they did everything right and the cake still didn't turn out. A tip: make sure you are using natural cocoa powder- not dutch process cocoa or any other for that matter. Dutch process cocoa reacts with the baking soda and your cake with not rise correctly.
Just Darn Good!
12/10/2007 at 04:59pm
User: kathy from louisville, KY User Rating:
I made this exactly as directed except for using 1 tube of gel food coloring, using Marshmallow Fluff and using 2 9" pans since I didn't have 3 8". Also, you should use distilled white vinegar not apple cider. Overall this was a really good cake, I have never had Red Velvet so wasn't sure what to expect, but I wanted it to be good enough to take to a Christmas Party and it is. I love the festive red color and the icing is really good too. Itis a very mosit dense cake with a light chocolate flavor. Very rich and yummy! Only gave 4 stars because not not the best cake I have ever eaten, but it ranks pretty high.
simply bland
12/06/2007 at 10:23pm
User: Sharon from Santa Rosa, CA User Rating:
The recipe was prepared as written but the flavors were simply bland. I suggest adding additional cocoa, otherwise it tastes like a coconut cake. I've prepared a significant number of Paula's recipes but this one is definitely not a keeper.
Not fabulous
12/01/2007 at 09:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Perhaps I should have followed the cake recipe more closely than Paula's own directions from TV, but I was not impressed! I have been baking cakes for many years and this one just did not turn out well. It was heavy and flat and tasted more like food coloring than red velvet cake. To make the frosting easier to spread, and a touch less sweet, I would leave out the marshmallow.
Delightful
11/30/2007 at 02:06pm
User: Katrina from West Helena, AR User Rating:
I read all of the other reviews and can't believe that some folks didn't just love this recipe. I can only guess that they did something wrong while baking this delicious cake. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out wonderful. I almost decreased the amount of food coloring, but thought to myself.. "if it's good enough for Paula, then it's good enough for me." This cake not only tastes great, it's moist, and the frosting is out of this world. I did use marshmallow cream instead of melting the marshmallows and all was well & easier. Follow the directions and then enjoy one excellent cake.
Great cake!
11/27/2007 at 10:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake has a wonderful texture and is very moist. I could taste the food coloring but I would definitely make it again, just minus a bottle or with an additional tsp vanilla. I did substitute on the icing recipe by using marshmallow cream as some had recommended and it worked out well. Make sure you cream the butter and sugar well as this is one of the secrets of a great cake.
Adoption by Red Velvet Cake
11/24/2007 at 12:01pm
User: Kimberly from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
Paula, you now have a daughter via red velvet cake. I have cooked this cake on and off for the past year or so and have received so very many accolades for this cake. Last year I actually won a company dessert contest using this recipe; however, I did not use the coconut (not a coconut fan). I had wives' husbands asking me to make it or give the recipe to their wives. I had one mother wanting to make a pan for her and her daughter just before the daughter's wedding!! It has been a large hit with friends and family members. When asked where the recipe came from I just smile and say its a family recipe, so guess what Paula you know have an African American daughter through the birth of the Red Velvet Cake. All jokes aside I give all the credit to you Paula. The recipe is perfect just the way it is and it is DELICIOUS. This cake reminds you of what southern cooking is suppose to be, just plain.....GOOD. Thanks Ms. P!!!
not original red velvet cake
11/22/2007 at 06:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
While I am sure this is a good cake it is not the original red velvet cake recipe from years ago. There was no cream cheese frosting or coconut. In the original recipe you cook flour and milk together and let cool in frig then add it to a mixture of sugar, butter and vanilla. The result is a frosting that that is light and fluffy and tastes like vanilla ice cream. Not a recipe for beginners and unlike anything I have seen on food tv. People have changed the recipe over the years to make it easier. However, nothing will compare to the original.
Jolie
11/22/2007 at 05:24am
User: Enjolik from Litlle Elm, TX User Rating:
I have tried this recipe 4 times and the last 3 times it came out dry. Each time I thought I did something wrong. I followed the recipe from Paula's cook book and the directions are all over the place. They don't make sense. Maybe that's why the cake isn't turning out right for me. I'm not a baker and I think the order in which you add indgredients matter. I guess I got lucky the first time! I'm throwing the cake made for my thanksgiving meal away and starting over with Cakeman Raven's recipe in the morning! I hope Walmart is open Thanksgiving Morning!
LOVE IT!!!!
11/21/2007 at 07:30pm
User: scott from las vegas, NV User Rating:
I have made this cake SEVERAL times for friends, family, parties, etc and EVEYRONE loves it. It is the easiest cake I have made in a long time!
Fantastic!
11/18/2007 at 03:47pm
User: Jessica from CorpusChristi, TX User Rating:
Talk about RICH! This recipe was easy and a joy! The cake is wonderful!
I love this cake
11/18/2007 at 12:34pm
User: IVY from MARTINEZ, CA User Rating:
I made this on Valentines Day and it was a huge hit.
Fabulous Red Velvet Cake!
10/31/2007 at 10:09pm
User: Vivian from Sunrise, FL User Rating:
Paula Dean's recipe hit the mark! Moist, delicious cake, decadent icing. Followed the recipe to the T accept didn't use coconut or almonds for the frosting. I made it as a Halloween Treat and paired it with a nice dry Reisling dessert wine. My daugther and I loved it! Thanks to the review that gave me the idea to use the Marshmellow paste in a jar, didn't have to melt marshmellows. Also, no after-taste as it was mentioned in another review. The taste was awesome!
PERFECT
10/21/2007 at 10:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe just made the most PERFECT red velvet cake EVER. I can say that because last week I made the WORST red velvet cake EVER using the Waldorf recipe. I should have known. Using a "Paula" recipe never fails. I followed another user suggestion and added 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce to the wet ingredients, as well as increased the cocoa to 4T, for a stronger (yet still light) cocoa flavor. I actually made cupcakes this time. I used an oven thermometer to make sure that my oven was at exactly 350, and baked them for exactly 17 minutes at that temp. They are perfectly moist, light as air, melt in your mouth red velvet cupcakes. I used a pastry bag with Paula's icing to decorate the tops in pretty delicate swirls. I am so excited to bring these to work tomorrow, as I am a California girl now living in the SOUTH and I want to prove to my Southern Belle co-workers that I can hold my own!!!!! Thanks Paula!!!!
Made the Frosting only
10/13/2007 at 04:45am
User: theresa from glendlae, AZ User Rating:
This frosting is outstanding! I followed it to the letter. I melted the mini marshmellows for 30 seconds, stirred..then I put them in for another 30 seconds and watched until they puffed up above the bowl. Not the full 30 seconds, but maybe like 20 seconds. I then stirred and added immediatley to the creamed mixture then blended to incorporate, I then added my sugar. This way it got mixed in before the sugar did and diddnt get all goopy as some people here had problems. I am definitley going to use this frosting recipe on carrot cake and anything else that calls for a cream cheese frosting. I had to make a second batch to frost 3 9 inch layers.
MMmmmmm Cake
10/08/2007 at 05:42pm
User: Michelle from Inkom, ID User Rating:
I knew Paula would steer me right in my first attempt at Red Velvet cake!! I couldn't think of a good way to measure melted marshmallows so I eyeballed it, and it worked great!
Good Cake!
09/15/2007 at 03:07pm
User: NIC from los angeles, CA User Rating:
First of all, those who don't know where to add the butter, aren't reading the recipe. Clue- it's in the first line. Second, this cake is great. I agree that 2 ounces of food coloring is not necessary. Everything else is great. If you can read (and pay attention) you can make this cake and it will be fabulous. This cake made me famous with my friends in London. I prefer the traditional frosting without marshmallow and coconut however.
Just Don't Get Red Velvet
09/11/2007 at 01:11pm
User: ALISON from Austin, TX User Rating:
I suppose this recipe delivers as good a red velvet cake as you can find - good texture, fine crumb, moist - but the flavor of Red Dye #4 is not my favorite. Thus the rating - good as far as this type of cake goes, but yuck anyway for flavor. I guess that's why it's slathered in cream cheese icing.
This cake & the frosting was great!
09/06/2007 at 08:28pm
User: Donna from Bristol, RI User Rating:
I loved this cake - the texture, taste, everything! I made it for my daughters birthday - everyone loved it too! I used Fluff instead of the marshmallows - it was delicious! Would rate this cake a 10!
best red velvet cake ever
08/29/2007 at 02:57pm
User: Kristine from las vegas, NV User Rating:
this is the most moist red velvet cake i have ever made i have tryed every thing frome cake mixes to my own grandmothers resipy and none were this good it made my husband cry it was so good thank you paula
Awesome Cake
08/28/2007 at 09:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake is awesome...very easy to make it is very yummy
So good, you won't want to share
08/17/2007 at 09:48pm
User: Katie from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
I was a little worried about making this cake based on reading the previous reviews, but it was delicious. The cake itself is dense and moist, having a texture between your typical cake and a brownie. the flavor is destinctively red velvet with the strong amount of cocoa. And the frosting was amazing....my boyfriend said it needed a bit more sugar but then again, but he likes it when it gives you a toothache! i will definitely be making this version of red velvet again.
Excellent!
07/31/2007 at 04:28pm
User: Andrea from Stone Mountain, GA User Rating:
I decided to treat myself and make my own birthday cake. It was so moist. After reading the previous reviews I only added one bottle of food coloring and it came out just fine. Thanks Paula!
Best Cake I've Ever Made!
07/26/2007 at 04:09pm
User: amy from goodyear, AZ User Rating:
This is the best from-scratch cake I've ever made, and I've made a lot! It was moist and delicious, and the frosting was awesome. The only change I made was to use 1 oz food coloring, and it was plenty. I might make 1 1/2 x the frosting recipe just because I like a thick frosting between the layers. I highly recommend this cake it is definitely going to become a regular in my household!
mmmm' good
07/22/2007 at 08:47pm
User: elaine from wheeler, TX User Rating:
easy to follow with these grandchildren helping me so Much.thanks for being so hometown paula
Falls Flat of Expectations
07/17/2007 at 05:46pm
User: Erica from Fort Myers, FL User Rating:
The cake was tasty, but not dense enough. Felt really fluffy and then collapsed. It seemed strange to combine baking soda and vinegar before adding to batter but I followed the recipe anyway.
Red Velvet Cake - Paula Dean
07/16/2007 at 03:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake is a little heavy, but a great choice for a special occasion! Yummy!
Alsome Red Velvet Cake
07/13/2007 at 07:20pm
User: Sabrina from Hoboken, GA User Rating:
This recipe is "Wonderful" truely "Wonderful". The recipe was easy to follow and the cake was a deep moist red. My thanks to Grandmother Paul.
Scrumptious
07/13/2007 at 12:53am
User: Annette from Moore, OK User Rating:
The Cake is wonderful and the icing is the perfect compliment.
Big Hit
07/12/2007 at 10:58am
User: Joan from Millington, TN User Rating:
Made this cake for a co-worker birthday. Was a big hit at the office. However, I only used one ounce of red food coloring and that was plenty.
Wonderful
07/10/2007 at 11:36pm
User: carla from cleveland, MS User Rating:
I can't say enough good things about this recipe. I haven't baked anything from scratch in years and found this one to be pretty easy...in addition to fabulous. I omitted the coconut in the icing, used only one ounce of food coloring and instead of baking in 3 8inch pans I used 2 9inch (because that's all i had). It turned out beautiful. I took it to work and everyone raved over it. I will be baking this again real soon for a charity benefit. I can't wait to make it again. I only wish I would be able to eat some of it.
red velvet..always dense?
07/07/2007 at 09:37pm
User: Nancy from Brandon, FL User Rating:
I haven't made this cake yet but want to make one tomorrow for son's b-day, he loves Red Velvet cake. The recipe I have always makes a dense, heavy cake, not a light, airy fluffy cake like we prefer. Are all Red Velvet cakes like this? I have Paula's cookbooks and all the recipes I've tried have been great, never a crumb left of any dish from her cook books that I've made.
you should make these
07/07/2007 at 01:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used this recipe to make cupcakes for the twin's first birthday. 50 cupcakes later i got compliments from everyone. Definitly worth the time and effort. Thank you Paula!!!
wonderful!
07/04/2007 at 01:36pm
User: Andrew from Chicago, IL User Rating:
What a great cake! I'm somewhat of a novice with cakes but was able to get great results! Be for-warned. This cake is very heavy and rich. A small slice will do for most eaters!
i'm not sure...
06/22/2007 at 12:46am
User: Ayana from Woodstock, GA User Rating:
the cake was moist and red like a red velvet cake should be. however. since i'm not from the south i'm not sure of the taste. it didnt really taste like chocolate. i mean there is only 2tablespoons, so i guess it was more of a vanilla flavor with a hit of coco? i'm not sure if i did it right. i did not use this frosting. bit easy to follow. would use again with more coco maybe.
Unbelievable!!
06/18/2007 at 08:15pm
User: Candace from Hoboken, NJ User Rating:
This cake was absolutely fabulous! I didn't change a thing and it came out perfect! The only thing that happened was that I didn't think to check how much food coloring I had left, and I only had one tube (.25 oz) of red. I used the whole tube and it still came out a nice shade of red. I feel like 8 of those .25oz tube would have been an insanely intense hue. It was fantastic and everyone raved about it! Will make again, without a doubt. I am going to save the frosting recipe and put it on all my future banana cakes and carrot cakes. I may even use it as a substitute for plain vanilla frosting. Thanks Paula!
Delicious
06/09/2007 at 11:04pm
User: Lori from Waldport, OR User Rating:
This cake was fabulous! It didn't last long in my house. Especially loved the frosting.
Delicious frosting
06/07/2007 at 10:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The frosting was so tasty - we loved it.
Re Velvet
06/02/2007 at 11:11am
User: Ignacio from HOUSTON, TX User Rating:
This cake does wonders, its a great recipe executed perfectly, its a cake for any celebration or just to have when you want a snack, its also a good gift if you cant think of anything to give
Delicious!
05/29/2007 at 01:57pm
User: Stephanie from Harleyville, SC User Rating:
Wonderful recipe that was surprisingly easy to make!
Make this cake!
05/27/2007 at 10:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was BIG hit at the last party I attended. Im glad I made the attempt to make it!
Loved It.
05/25/2007 at 06:22pm
User: Steven from Porter, IN User Rating:
LOVED IT.
Frosting wouldn't set up
05/23/2007 at 07:34pm
User: kristen from Tempe, AZ User Rating:
I made this for Mother's Day. It was very easy, but one thing, my frosting didn't set up...it wouldn't stay on the cake. Other than that my mom loved it. Thanks Paula!
Oh,my!
05/21/2007 at 04:51pm
User: Ronald from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
Oh my! What a wonderful recipe Paula. It makes ya want to slap your mama. This is truly on one the best cakes I have ever made, Everyone just loved it. I have passed this on to my kids and they loved it too. We are some of your biggest fans. When one of the kids have a birthday or a special haliday, they get a Pauls Deen cook book. We all watch your programs, so keep up the great work. We love ya. Ron in Baltimore
great
05/16/2007 at 11:42am
User: DAVID from Denver, CO User Rating:
Luv this cake. Made a couple of small changes. I think it's hard to frost with nuts and coconut in the frosting so I sprinkled the nuts on top and pressed "toasted" coconut onto the sides. By the way, for those of you how used regular flour and thought the layers were dense - that's why. I don't care what anyone says, you can't replace cake flour with regular flour, period.
Excellent!
05/12/2007 at 04:06pm
User: ANDREA from San Jose, CA User Rating:
I made cupcakes out of this recipe and they were wonderful. I added about 3/4 package of vanilla pudding mix to the mix. Also omitted the pecans and topped the cupcakes with toasted coconut. Yummy! Huge hit!
WARNING: CAKE IS POISONOUS!
05/09/2007 at 04:39pm
User: SJ from BAY SHORE, NY User Rating:
The recipe looked fine; until the end, when Paula decorated the cake with holly. HOLLY IS POISONOUS! Food should NEVER be presented with a poisonous garnish.
Too sour... but the texture is great
04/26/2007 at 01:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Hello Everyone...today I feel like baking. So, I thought I would try Red Velvet Cake. I love Paula Deen, so I tried her Grandmother Paul's Red Velvet. But it came to my surprise that this cake is too sour...I believe that instead of 1 Tablespoon Vinegar maybe it is only 1 teaspoon... and with the icing I might add more melted marsmallow...it takes patience and more adjustments to get the right taste. I WILL NOT GIVE UP ON THIS RECIPE, I WILL TRY IT AGAIN. But I also like to try the other red velvet recipe....maybe with a little bit of combo I can get the right one.
Good Christmas cake
04/22/2007 at 01:21pm
User: Joyce from Bloomfield, NM User Rating:
This was an okay red velvet cake. I wouldn't say it was the best I ever had, but it was okay. Joyce Clifton Bloomfield, NM
DELICIOUS
04/16/2007 at 10:10pm
User: BELINDA from laveen, AZ User Rating:
Tasted great, but I only used 1 tablespoon of Cocoa because I don't like chocolate.
This will be my son's groom's cake it is so good.
04/13/2007 at 08:22pm
User: Rhonda from Baton Rouge, LA User Rating:
Red velvet is my son's favourite cake. I tried it out and it will be perfect for his beach front wedding. Even my husband who isn't a fan of cakes loved it.
Sooooo Good!
04/04/2007 at 11:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a really wonderful recipe. My family loved it. I thought about skipping the coconut, I'm glad I didn't. I followed the recipe as written. Good job Paula!
Delicious!
04/03/2007 at 03:29pm
User: KATIE from Gales Ferry, CT User Rating:
This cake is fabulous! The cake itself is flaky and a little dry but I found the flavor incredible and with the fluffy frosting it wasn't unappealing at all. I only used 1oz of food coloring and substituted Fluff for the melted marshmallows and it was so delicious and got rave reviews from my family, even my mother-in-law!
Delicious and Rich
04/03/2007 at 12:04pm
User: Joyce from San Pedro, CA User Rating:
This is a great cake and the cake is moist and light
Yum!
04/03/2007 at 05:16am
User: meg from venice, CA User Rating:
This is really good red velvet cake. I wish it was slightly more dense, but overall it is really great. Can't vouch for the frosting, since I haven't made it yet, but the cake itself is really good (even if it is offputting to use that much food coloring!)Of all the red velvet recipes on Food Network's recipes, this one "takes the cake"!
So So
03/21/2007 at 11:13am
User: Tamala from McKees Rocks, PA User Rating:
My cake came out a bit dry. However, the icing was very good. I may give this recipe another try.
Grandmother Paul's Red Velvet Cake
03/05/2007 at 04:58pm
User: Angela from Meridian, MS User Rating:
I am cake-baking disfunctional. Paula Deen makes baking a red velvet cake tastefully simple.
soooooo good!
03/03/2007 at 03:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
moist and delicous. we had them as cupcakes and they were heavenly!
one minor adjustment
02/16/2007 at 12:35pm
User: sunny from Woodbury, MN User Rating:
I made this for Valentines day in heart shaped pans then decorated with white chocolate curles and raspberries - just a spectacular presentation. After reading the previous reviews I decided to add two packages of cream cheese to the frosting (the recipe calls for one) to cut down on the sweetness some people had complained about. This was without a doubt the best cream cheese frosing I've ever had. The marshmallow fluff made this creamy and decadent. I will use this frosting on carrot cake as well. Just one bit of advice - make sure you purchase flavorless food coloring (gel) I noticed some people mentioned they could taste the food coloring.
Best Velvet Ever
02/14/2007 at 06:19pm
User: Rob from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Paula knows how to do it right. I left the coconut and nuts out of the icing, but added almond extract and sliced almonds. It was delicious. I had 2 huge pieces of cake the first night I made it.
Wonderful!
02/14/2007 at 03:17pm
User: Patti from Cresson, PA User Rating:
I have made this cake twice since Saturday the 10th --today is Valentine's Day -- for two different parties and they loved it! I used a white chocolate cream cheese frosting instead of Paula's, but the cake is super moist and looks beautiful. I am going to make it again for son's my birthday (which is today!). Great recipe and easy to do.
Wonderful Christmas cake!
02/13/2007 at 06:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is one of the BEST cakes I have ever made!!! I totally recommend it!!!
Rave Reviews from Orange, Texas!
02/12/2007 at 02:01pm
User: Jacquelyn from Orange, TX User Rating:
I made this cake for my husband, Frank's, 51st birthday. Since red velvet is his favorite, I have tried many different recipes over the years. This case was absolutely, hands-down the best one yet! The cake was very moist and the icing was delicious. I did add extra cocoa to the cake and I substituted marshmallow creme for the marshmallows. I will definitely make this one again next year!
The icing makes the cake
02/11/2007 at 12:33pm
User: Tim from Ashburn, VA User Rating:
I definitely suggest using this recipe, Paula is on her A game with this one.
It was gone!!
02/11/2007 at 09:51am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this and took it to a church potluck. It was gone in no time and then I had someone eating the crumbs off the cake plate. Be sure you use 2 bundt pans when making this because it grows in the oven and makes a mess.
MISSING INGREDIENT
02/09/2007 at 08:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I DIDN'T NOTICE UNTIL I GOT TO THE PART ABOUT MIXING THE BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR TOGETHER THAT I NOTICED THE VINEGAR WAS MISSING FROM THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS. I GUESSED AT 1 TEASPOON. MAYBE THAT IS SOMETHING EVERYONE ELSE JUST KNOWS, BUT THERE HAVE GOT TO BE A FEW OTHER DUMMYS LIKE ME OUT THERE I'M SURE.
absolutely beautiful
02/08/2007 at 04:32pm
User: maureen from hollywood, FL User Rating:
this is not only gorgeous, but so unbelievable. I put fresh blueberries, rasperries, strawberries on top. the best of all recipes.
Something is wrong
02/05/2007 at 03:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am not sure what happened but I followed the directions exactlly and this cake tasted like baking soda. It was really awful.
Sorry, Paula! :-(
02/05/2007 at 09:44am
User: Lisa from Cleveland, TN User Rating:
I really, really wanted to like this cake - it was my first time making red velvet cake and I trust Paula's recipes. I love a dense cake and this cake was dense, but to me, the cake was more gummy than dense/moist and actually too salty. It just tasted strange. The batter tasted wonderful, so I was excited for the cake.. no luck. I had bought all fresh ingredients so I know it wasn't the leavening, etc. Side note - I used 1 oz of red color and it was perfect. The reason I give this a 3-star rating: the cream cheese icing was THE BEST cream cheese icing I've ever had, and I'll definitely use that recipe from how on. I followed the suggestions and used marshmallow creme, but next time I'll use the melted marshmallows to see if there's any difference in texture. I love Paula, but this did NOT work for me. :-(
Red, Redder, Reddest!
02/04/2007 at 10:05pm
User: TERESA from saratoga, CA User Rating:
I made this cake for a 'red food' themed gathering. It's extreme red color and moistness were an absolute hit. Everyone loved it. I might skip the marshmellows next time just because the cake and frosting are plenty sweet anyway. I'll make this again.
My FIRST Red Velvet Cake
01/29/2007 at 09:14pm
User: Bonita from Reston, VA User Rating:
If anyone would know how to make a Red Velvet Cake, I knew it would be Miss Paula. And I was right! It was easy and it turned out GREAT! This was my first Red Velvet cake, but it won't be my last! Thank you!!!!!
Great Christmas Dessert
01/29/2007 at 03:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake came out better than I ever expected!! My family loved it. I will make it every year. This was not a hard cake to make.
best icing ever
01/28/2007 at 02:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am a culinary arts teacher in a middle school. We operate a restaurant for our faculty and parents once a month. We used the recipe in our restaurant, and fell in LOVE with the cream cheese icing. They had the best time making it since they love marshmallows. I've never witnessed such a frenzy over cake icing before in my life.
I love red velvet cake
01/26/2007 at 03:15pm
User: Tia from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
This is a really good base recipe for red velvet cake. When I made it, it tasted like the cake flour, but after a few modifications, it is the best cake i've ever tasted!
Red Velvet Cake
01/24/2007 at 02:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved this cake, it was so moist! Paula, you're the best!!!!
GOOD!!!
01/22/2007 at 07:09pm
User: Alisha from St. Petersburg, FL User Rating:
I bake this cake and took it to work and everyone loved it. I also made it for my boyfriend he won't eat a cake unless it is the Grandmother Paul's Red Velvet cake.
the best
01/07/2007 at 05:11pm
User: william from farmington hills, MI User Rating:
I made the Red velvet cake and my family was so happy with it they wont buy store bought caks mixes any more now i make them from recipies i get from you and they love everything i have made so far
Fabulous!
12/30/2006 at 09:41pm
User: Lorena from Bartlett, IL User Rating:
This cake was amazing! The frosting was especially great. The only change I would make is to use less food coloring. I was able to taste it, and I don't think the cake needed all of it to be a great shade of red.
The best!!! Don't waste your time with others
12/30/2006 at 08:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for Christmas this year and everyone loved it! I got lots of compliments and my husband is already requesting another one. It really isn't that hard to make. Just be very careful when mixing in the food coloring.
Excellent Cake
12/28/2006 at 12:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The icing is absolutely to die for! Depending on your tast you may want to use less cocoa.
scrumptous
12/24/2006 at 02:14pm
User: Monique from Centerpoint, AL User Rating:
This is a great cake that is moist with easy to follow steps. I used all of the ingredients except for the coconut and this cake came out great. My family devoured this cake in no time.
Velvet Cupcakes
12/22/2006 at 02:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I don't enjoy baking, but thought I'd try making this southern treat for a party recently. I made cupcakes and everyone raved over them. Moist, not too dense (but not spongy like some reviews said) and tasted far better than any box mix. All 3 of my boys and my husband and I, loved them. You could cut back on the food coloring though. They were a very bright shade of red.
Love Paula, but not this recipe!!
12/17/2006 at 11:42am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this cake for a Christmas party and I refrigerated it for a day before the party. When I realized that no one was eating it at the party, I tried it and it was awful! The cake was dense and heavy, like wet cardboard. I frequently bake cakes and I have never had this happen. I checked the date on my baking soda and it was fine...I do not know what could have gone wrong! I thought the icing was excellent and I took other review's advice and substituted marshmallow creme for the melted marshmallow. If anyone has any thoughts on why this recipe did not work out, I would be interested in hearing them.
Fantastic!!
12/11/2006 at 02:44pm
User: Jessica from Forest Lake, MN User Rating:
I can't believe that people didn't like this recipe! I made cupcakes to bring to work and the girls loved them! I made no alterations and followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfect! Moist and delicious! I thought the vinegar would be weird, but it turned out to be a necessary leavening agent. The cupcakes didn't taste vinegary at all and it had just the right amount of cocoa. Thank you Paula!
Those who don't get it!
12/10/2006 at 07:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
First the cake was great, but for all of you who don't know what to do with the butter 1 goes in the cake and 1 in the icing.
Might need some work for cupcakes
12/03/2006 at 05:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I read the reviews and made a few adjustments as I went along. Since most red velvet recipes only call for 1 tsp vinegar, I followed their lead. The batter didn't taste chocolaty enough, so I added an additional tablespoon of cocoa. Also, 2 oz food coloring seemed like too much, so I only used 1 oz, and the batter was definitely red enough. I made cupcakes with the batter, and while they tasted good, they were dense and did not rise like most. The frosting made them taste better, but the melting of the marshmellow was too messy - just use fluff and 1/2 confectioners sugar.
Best Red Velvet Recipe
11/25/2006 at 07:31pm
User: Bridgette from Raleigh, NC User Rating: