Originally from Down South, and once the signature dessert at the Waldorf-Asotria in the 1920s, the Red Velvet Cake has become an American favorite. It's hip, fun, and easy to make. Red Velvet Cake is a hit at every party.
- 1 pkg Duncan Hines® Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tub Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Cream Cheese Frosting
- Sprinkles or additional garnishes
- Preheat oven to 350°F for metal or glass pans, 325°F for dark or coated pans. Grease sides and bottom of each pan with shortening. Flour lightly. (Use baking cups for cupcakes).
- Blend dry mix, water, oil and eggs in large bowl at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds). Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter in pans and bake immediately.
- Bake in a 13 x 9-inch pan for 35-38 minutes. Add 3-5 minutes to bake time for dark or coated pans. Cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
- Garnish, and enjoy!
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rromyja (1 discussion) on Aug 10, 2010 at 08:07 PM
Was so excited to see this mix on the shelf. Red Velvet being my most favorite flavor, I cannot begin to tell you how very dissapointed I was in the taste of this cake, even with the whipped cream cheese frosting. It is not true Red Velvet at all. The recipe needs to go back to the drawing board and test kitchen. I'll stick to getting my slice every now and than at my local Safeway store where the slice tastes heavenly good!! Beware of the red mix, it stains everything it touches;-(
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msmother (1 discussion) on May 16, 2010 at 09:44 PM
I make this for people for Christmas every year. Now I am selling dinners this week and people perfer Red Velvet Pound Cake with cream cheese glaze and chopped walnuts
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dlamp (1 discussion) on May 16, 2010 at 03:34 PM
I made cupcakes from the recipe and used the vanilla canned frosting to frost them. Instead of adding 1 1/4 cups of water I added 1 1/4 cups of non-fat milk. They came out moist and delicious.
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mcmillmm (2 discussions) on Dec 4, 2009 at 09:10 AM
I've lived in the South all my life, and this is the dessert of honor! It used to be for very special occasions only, like special birthdays or Christmas. It makes an incredible wedding cake, too! I remember my mom would make this for Christmas, taking great effort. I also remember the "floury" taste of made-from-scratch Red Velvet Cake. Well, not with this great cake mix by Duncan Hines! You simply cannot mess this up! It always turns out wonderfully moist and simply perfect! Serving Red Velvet Cake is always recognized in the South as an honored gift in itself. I made it for a birthday here at the office, and the Birthday Girl hugged me and thanked me for making her feel so special! Thanks DH, for this great gift!
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duncanite (1 discussion) on Dec 4, 2009 at 12:27 AM
I have made this cake several times, (family gatherings, bake sale, etc.) and now made cupcakes. Used the whipped cream cheese frosting, added one or two drops of marschino cherry juice then sprinkled the tops lightly with cocoa powder. OUTSTANDING!!!
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GramCooks2 (1 discussion) on Dec 3, 2009 at 07:11 PM
I've made this cake several times for special occasions, and there is always none left. The flavor and texture of the cake itself is delicious. Although I like the Duncan Hines Creamcheese Frosting, I use my own Creamcheese frosting.
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zthacher (10 discussions) on Nov 18, 2009 at 02:58 PM
My friend from New Orleans introduced me to this great cake recipe -- can't wait to try it myself during the holidays.
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heathabakes (7 discussions) on Nov 17, 2009 at 01:21 PM
I don’t know what it is about this cake but it is always amazing! Perfect as cupcakes or a layer cake. I sprinkle crushed pecans on the top as an added touch.
