Quick Red Velvet Cake
Red velvet cake is the perfect Valentine's Day dessert. The deep red color invokes hearts and love, and the taste of this delicious cake says the rest. If you're not a frequent baker or if you're short on time, try this short cut version of red velvet cake that uses boxed cake mix.
Notes
Need more easy dessert recipes? Check out these 24 Effortless Recipes with Cake Mix for inspiration!
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (the size that will make 2 layers)
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 eggs
- 2 ounces red food coloring
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan (cooking spray is fine).
- Make and bake the cake according to package directions, substituting the oil, buttermilk, cocoa, eggs and food coloring listed above for the package ingredients.
- Cool cake completely.
- Frost with cream cheese icing (recipe below).
Cream Cheese Icing
- 1 package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese
- 1/2 box (1/2 lb) plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (add a little at a time)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup softened butter
Cream together and spread on cake.
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Master Editor
Feb 09, 2011
Hello Mybobba1, I'm sure you can make this into cupcakes if you'd like. I'm not sure where you are getting the vinegar idea from? I know many recipes vary for Red Velvet recipes. Thanks.
Mybobba1 6118392
Feb 08, 2011
Can this be used for cupcakes, also most red velvet recipes call for vinegar , why..???
MsEditor
Nov 23, 2010
kissmerain: I'm glad you liked the recipe and found it helpful. Thanks for your comment! Blair, editor at RecipeLion.com
kissmerain
Nov 22, 2010
great idea! my daughter believes in prepackaged baking and cooking.. i'll be sending this to her, she really likes Red Velvet Cake..
nashmeow
Apr 16, 2010
Ah, the recipe was unclear - thanks for catching that, everyone! We have updated the recipe to reflect that it needs 1 box of cake mix, but the size that can make a 9x13-inch cake OR 2 layers.
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