Easy Red Velvet Cake

Health score
1%
Easy Red Velvet Cake
110 min.
12
338kcal

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If you're looking to impress your friends and family with a delightful dessert, look no further than this Easy Red Velvet Cake! With its striking red hue and velvety texture, this cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. Perfect for celebrations, birthdays, or simply a sweet indulgence, this recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cream cheese, creating a harmonious blend that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

What makes this cake truly special is its simplicity. Using a box of Betty German chocolate cake mix as a base, you can whip up this delicious dessert in just 110 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. The addition of buttermilk or water ensures a moist crumb, while the red food coloring gives it that iconic look that is synonymous with red velvet cakes.

Top it off with a luscious cream cheese frosting that is light yet rich, and you have a dessert that is sure to be the star of any gathering. Whether you're serving it at a festive occasion or enjoying a slice with your afternoon coffee, this Easy Red Velvet Cake is bound to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a cake that is as delightful to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • cup buttermilk 
  • oz cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • box chocolate cake mix 
  • teaspoons milk 
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • oz food coloring red
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 1.5 cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan or two 9-inch round cake pans and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Pour into pan(s).
  4. Bake as directed on box. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.
  5. In chilled large bowl, mix cream cheese and milk until smooth. Beat in whipping cream and powered sugar with electric mixer on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until soft peaks form. Frost top of 13x9-inch cake or fill and frost cake layers. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories338kcal
Protein6.22%
Fat55.26%
Carbs38.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
0.39
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.9891304231208%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.54mg
Epicatechin
1.64mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:337.81kcal
16.89%
Fat:21.65g
33.3%
Saturated Fat:10.06g
62.85%
Carbohydrates:33.95g
11.32%
Net Carbohydrates:32.78g
11.92%
Sugar:20.8g
23.11%
Cholesterol:81.61mg
27.2%
Sodium:357.08mg
15.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:5.88mg
1.96%
Protein:5.48g
10.96%
Phosphorus:165.25mg
16.52%
Selenium:10.04µg
14.35%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.54%
Vitamin A:595.61IU
11.91%
Iron:1.97mg
10.96%
Calcium:109.52mg
10.95%
Copper:0.19mg
9.65%
Folate:30.37µg
7.59%
Magnesium:27.01mg
6.75%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.62%
Vitamin D:0.97µg
6.43%
Potassium:209.5mg
5.99%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.86%
Vitamin K:5.88µg
5.6%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.54%
Fiber:1.17g
4.69%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.41%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.21%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.02%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.22%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.72%