Red Velvet Cake
INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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Butter for greasing pans
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2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting pans
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1/2 cup vegetable shortening
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2 eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 bottles (1 ounce each) red food coloring
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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For the icing:
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4 egg yolks
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/2 cup whole milk
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8 ounces unsalted butter, softened, plus additional if needed
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract, bourbon or rum
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Chopped or halved pecans for decoration
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