The Cake Doctor's Red Velvet Cake

Transform your baking routine with "The Cake Doctor's Red Velvet Cake," a quick yet decadent twist on the classic dessert that marries convenience with irresistible flavor. This recipe starts with a red velvet cake mix, but a few pantry staples—like cocoa powder, buttermilk, and a touch of sugar—elevate it to bakery-quality perfection. The result? Moist, fluffy layers of deep crimson cake topped with a rich and velvety homemade cream cheese frosting that’s whipped to airy bliss. Perfect for celebrations or indulgent weekends, this easy-to-follow recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and bakes to perfection in under 30 minutes. Whether you're piping elegant swirls of frosting or keeping it simple with a smooth finish, this show-stopping red velvet cake is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box Red velvet cake mix
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 pieces Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 prepared tub Cream cheese frosting (optional for decoration)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, sugar, and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine.

Step 3

Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Using an electric mixer on low speed, mix for 30 seconds until just combined. Then increase the speed to medium and mix for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 4

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 5

Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed. Once all the sugar is incorporated, add the milk and mix until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.

Step 9

Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

Step 10

Optionally, pipe decorations using a prepared cream cheese frosting or garnish with sprinkles for added flair. Serve and enjoy your luscious red velvet cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2104.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7705.6

Total Fat 373.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 167.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.7g
Cholesterol 1216.9mg	0%
Sodium 5097.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1045.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 811.1g
Protein 73.3g	0%

Vitamin D 318.2IU	0%
Calcium 1630.6mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 1380.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 53.4%