Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes Or Cake Recipe

Decadent red velvet cupcakes or cake – unbelievably easy! Made with a cake mix for foolproof results, this recipe is perfect for beginners or busy bakers. Customize it as a rich cake or individual cupcakes. Get ready for rave reviews – no one will believe it started with a box mix!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 153.4 kcal

Protein 5g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes Or Cake

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How to Make Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes Or Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, cocoa powder, eggs, oil, buttermilk, and red food coloring. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
For cupcakes: Fill each liner about two-thirds full. For a cake: Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake cupcakes for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Bake cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cupcakes or cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting (recipe not included).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes Or Cake?

Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes Or Cake takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes Or Cake?

Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes Or Cake has approximately 153.4 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes Or Cake?

The key ingredients for Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes Or Cake are Yellow Cake Mix, Unsweetened Baking Cocoa, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Buttermilk, Red Food Coloring. See the full list with measurements above.