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Red Velvet

Makes one 9-inch

2 1/2 cups White Lily self-rising 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup whole buttermilk 1 1/2 cups 2 1/2 tablespoons red food coloring 1 1/2 cups Cheese Frosting (recipe follows) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 teaspoon white vinegar

1. Preheat to 350°. Spray three 9 inch-by-2 inch round cake pans with cooking spray, and line with wax paper. Set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour and baking soda. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla. With an electric mixer, beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add flour mixture, and mix on low speed just until flour has been incorporated. Slowly add buttermilk. Add food coloring, and beat to combine.

3. Divide among pans; each pan will be about half full. Tap pans on counter to remove bubbles. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove the pans to a rack to cool for 5 minutes. Invert pans onto wire racks sprayed with vegetable oil to cool cake completely, or quick-chill in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. To assemble, place one layer, top side down, on a . Using an offset spatula, spread with 1/4 inch of frosting. Repeat with remaining layers. To frost the top and sides of the cake, work from the center toward and over the edge, making sure to evenly coat. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Sources:

White Lily self-rising flour www.whitelily.com

MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA Cream Cheese Frosting

Makes 6 cups

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup (1 stick) , room temperature 1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Place cream cheese and margarine in a medium bowl. With a handheld electric mixer, beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add sugar, pecans, and vanilla. Beat, on low speed to combine. If too soft, chill until slightly stiff, about 10 minutes, before using.

MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA