Friday, May 6, 2011

Easy Red Velvet Cake and Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

  • 1 box white cake mix (2-layer size)
  • 1 box (4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 ounces red food coloring
  • 1/2 Cup sour cream
Combine all ingredients together and beat for 4 minutes on medium speed, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl several times. Grease 1 bundt pan and pour int he batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.

Cool cake prior to icing.  Cut in half so that you can fill it with frosting.

 Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 ounces butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
  • 2-4 tbsp milk (as needed)
Beat the butter butter and cream cheese until smooth and light. Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth.  Add milk until desired consistency. Spread frosting over layers and sides.

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