Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake
2 Hr(s) 45 Min(s) (incl. cooling)
10 Min(s) Prep
2 Hr(s) 35 Min(s) Cook
Try out a Southern favorite turned Northern darling, our Red Velvet Cake. The smooth cream cheese frosting makes Red Velvet Cake ever so tantalizing.
What You Need
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16 servings
Original recipe yields 16 servings
1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 Tbsp. red food coloring
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Let's Make It
1
Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round layers, adding melted chocolate and food coloring to dry cake mix along with water, eggs and oil. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
2
Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts.
3
Fill and frost cake layers with cream cheese frosting.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Size Wise
Savor a serving of this classic special-occasion dessert that's the perfect dessert to serve at your next party. One cake makes enough for 16 servings.
Tip 2
Special Extra
Decorate cake with the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa using red, green or black decorating gels.
Nutrition
Calories
420
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g
27%
Saturated Fat 9g
45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 320mg
14%
Total Carbohydrates 56g
20%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Sugars 41g
82%
Protein 4g
8%
Vitamin A
8%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
16 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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