*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Favorite Red Velvet Cake

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Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  C             oil
   1 1/2  C             sugar
   2                    eggs
   1      C             buttermilk
   1      Tsp           vinegar
   1      Oz            red food coloring
   1      Tsp           vanilla extract
   2 1/2  C             flour
   1      tsp           baking soda
   1      tbsp          cocoa
   1 1/2  lb            confectioner's sugar
  12      oz            cream cheese -- softened
     3/4  C             margarine -- softened
   1      tsp           vanilla extract
   1 1/2  C             pecans -- chopped

Beat first 7 ingredients in mixer bowl until smooth.
 Add flour, baking soda, and baking cocoa; mix well.
 Spoon into 2 or 3 greased and floured 8-inch cake pans.

 Bake at 350F until layers test done.
 Cool in pans for several minutes.
 Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

 Blend next 4 ingredients in mixer bowl.
 Mix in pecans. 
Frost cake.

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