Red Velvet Cake Recipe- Easy Version of this traditional southern recipe without all the fuss!

Red Velvet Cake - Easy Version

This easy version Red Velvet Cake recipe looks and tastes just like the original traditional Southern recipe without all the fuss! Enjoy!

Easy version red velvet cake recipe

1(18.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
5  large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup low-fat or regular buttermilk
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
2 ounces red food coloring (2 bottles)
 

In a large bowl, combine dry cake mix and only the ingredients listed above (Do not add the ingredients listed on the cake box). Check the box for instructions for how long you need to mix the batter and then bake according to the directions on the box for the size pans you are using.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, run a dull knife around the edges, then carefully turn out onto a cake rack or plate to finish cooling.

Note: Using less than the two full ounces of required red food coloring will not produce a truly "red" cake, but a lighter pink one.

 

Cream Cheese Icing


1 (8) ounce package cream cheese, softened
½ stick butter, softened
½ box plus 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Using a mixer, blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. You can add one or two drops of red food coloring for a pink icing, or leave it white for the traditional one.

Update: I recently discovered a commercial icing which is very good on this red velvet cake recipe if you do not wish to make the traditional icing. Betty Crocker® "Whipped Cream Cheese Icing is excellent and very easy to spread.

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