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Ingredients
18
Original recipe yields 18 servings
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
325 calories; protein 4.3g; carbohydrates 36.6g; fat 18.4g; cholesterol 56.7mg; sodium 407.2mg. Full Nutrition
Most helpful positive review
I was a little concerned with the reviews about dryness and bland flavor and color. Neither dryness or color was an issue. I substituted 1/2 c of melted butter for veg. oil, and put in 3 T of cocoa. This was a moist, delicious cake, the entire family LOVED it. Served with my own icing. Read More
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(104) Most helpful critical review
thedailygourmet Allstar
This is a so-so cake. Easy enough for a beginner cook or a person who doesn't have enough time to actually make a traditional Red velvet cake w/ a butter roux frosting Read More
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I was a little concerned with the reviews about dryness and bland flavor and color. Neither dryness or color was an issue. I substituted 1/2 c of melted butter for veg. oil, and put in 3 T of cocoa. This was a moist, delicious cake, the entire family LOVED it. Served with my own icing. Read More
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(104) Oh yeah - this is the recipe for me, a busy mom who needs shortcuts. I just made these for a bake sale. The recipe makes 24+1(for the cook, of course)cupcakes. They are incredibly moist, dense, and RED. My modifications: -white cake mix -3T of cocoa -1 full oz of red coloring I chose to go with another frosting (Cream Cheese Frosting II from this site) because I prefer more of a dense cream cheese taste and texture. It's perfect with these cupcakes. Read More
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(66) I took this cake to an office potluck for Christmas and it was gone in 10 minutes. Everyone LOVED it!! It was moist and wonderful!! I was skeptical about the frosting but it was a refreshing treat light and just right!! Excellent recipe I will make it again and again and everyone will think I worked hard doing it! Easy and excellent!! Read More
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I have never liked red velvet cake until I made this recipe!!!!! I made it for my boyfriend's birthday because it's his favorite and we both couldn't stop eating it. I served it to several people and everyone said it was the best they ever had. I used a more traditional cream cheese frosting so I can't comment on the frosting. I don't know why it has gotten some reviews that it's bland because mine turned out absolutely moist and delicious. Wonderful recipe!!!!!! Read More
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I have never had any other Red Velvet cake so I don't know what to compare it to. But at any rate THIS IS SOOOO GOOD! I did make a few changes suggested by other reviewers. I used 4 tablespoons of cocoa one tablespoon of vanilla and two 1oz bottles of the food coloring. I also used the moist yellow cake mix. I didn't have time to make the icing so I used a store bought whipped cream cheese icing. I put some chopped pecans on top. It was wonderful! Read More
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I liked this recipe alot. I used twice the cocoa twice the red food coloring and I added vanilla extract. I did not make the icing. I used store bought cream cheese icing. Read More
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thedailygourmet Allstar
This is a so-so cake. Easy enough for a beginner cook or a person who doesn't have enough time to actually make a traditional Red velvet cake w/ a butter roux frosting Read More
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Red Velvet cake is a family favorite and this recipe is the easiest I've ever used! I double up on the cocoa and use store-bought icing. We LOVE it! Read More
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I am not from the south nor am I an expert on what a Red Velvet Cake is supposed to take like. My only experience with Red Velvet Cake is one lushious experience at the Claim Jumper Restaurant which prompted me to look for a recipe. I am an expert at knowing a delicious dessert when I taste one and this one is amazing! I added 4 Tbsp Cocoa as other reviewers suggested and 1 tsp vanilla extract. This was absolutely delicious. I did not use the frosting. Instead I made my own cream cheese frosting (1-8oz Cream Cheese 1 stick margarine 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla). I made this for the office as cupcakes and also for my mother in law's birthday. Everyone raved about this and several wanted more than I had. I plan on making this for my niece's baby shower this weekend and can't wait to devour again. Thanks so much for a really easy amazing recipe. Read More
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