Red Velvet Cake

I made a Red Velvet Cake for our Ward Valentine Party last night. I usually make these cakes at Christmas time and give them as gifts. But they make a pretty Valentine cake also. I'm sharing the recipe with all those who would like it. Enjoy!

Red Velvet Cake

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups oil (Wesson)

1 cup buttermilk

2 eggs

2 1/2 cups cake flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 bottle red food coloring

Mix in order of ingredients.

Bake at 350* for 25 or 30 mins.

until it passes the toothpick or fork test.

Cream Cheese Icing

1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)

1 8oz. block of cream cheese

3 or more cups of powdered sugar

1-1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Blend butter and cream cheese until creamy.

Start adding sugar and a drop or two of milk

untilyou get the right consistency.

Then blend in the nuts and ice completely cooled cake.