Mom's Easy Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably moist and delicious red velvet cake! This easy recipe uses a cake mix as a base, requiring only a few extra ingredients to elevate the flavor to decadent perfection. Perfect for beginners and busy bakers alike, this recipe delivers amazing results with minimal effort. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 611.6 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.3 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mom's Easy Red Velvet Cake

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How to Make Mom's Easy Red Velvet Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, eggs, water, and vinegar according to the cake mix instructions. Gently fold in the cocoa powder.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  4. Bake for the time specified on the cake mix box (usually around 30-35 minutes), or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Once cooled, frost the layers with cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle the top with crushed pecans or walnuts (optional).
  7. Enjoy your irresistible homemade red velvet cake!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

215g

Fat

43g

Carbs

26g