Easy Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent, easy red velvet cake recipe! This recipe uses a white cake mix for guaranteed moistness, and we've added a touch of extra chocolate for an intensely rich flavor. The vibrant red color and creamy cream cheese frosting make this cake perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress with minimal effort!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 283.7 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.4 (22 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Red Velvet Cake

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How to Make Easy Red Velvet Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch or 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, oil, eggs, water, and cocoa powder.
  3. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until well combined and smooth.
  4. Stir in the red food coloring until you achieve your desired shade of red.
  5. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once completely cool, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting (recipe not included).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

14g

Carbs

12g