If you’re looking for a doctored up red velvet cake mix recipe, look no further! This doctored red velvet cake mix recipe not only tastes homemade, but is easy to throw together. This is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hoping to come up with an easy Christmas or Valentine’s Day dessert or just want something exciting to serve to company, this dessert is sure to impress and taste homemade! I was shocked by how it still tasted moist and flavorful two days after baking. When I think of cake mixes, I typically think of dry, crumbly creations that fall apart after a short time. Not so with this delicious red velvet cake! The secret ingredients of butter and buttermilk and the extra flavor boost from the vanilla elevate this cake from average to impressive.
Why You’ll Love This Doctored Red Velvet Cake Mix
Easy To Whip Up– Not only is this cake delicious, but it is too easy. It can be whipped up in 5 minutes and baked within half an hour! How’s that for a fancy holiday dessert or company food? This is comfort food you can actually have in your mouth in minutes, not hours. I baked it with my 1-year-old son and he got such a kick out of helping me with adding the ingredients. And let me tell you, I’m not a “fun” mom that lets her kid help with everything. This cake is just that easy!
Beautiful- I know, I know, beauty isn’t everything. But sometimes for a special occasion you can’t help but want something eye-catching. This red velvet cake delivers! With the already beautiful contrast of the red cake and creamy frosting, you won’t have to work hard to make this an unforgettable treat your guests will love.
Moist & Flavorful- Have I mentioned how moist this cake is? I guess it’s been a few times by now. I just can’t emphasize enough how impressed I was that this doctored red cake mix recipe tasted fresh a couple days after baking! You could seriously make this two days in advance and have people think it is freshly baked. Which leads me to my next point!
Make-Ahead Friendly- Because this cake has buttermilk and butter, the cake really can keep for several days without noticeable change in taste or quality! This makes it even more appealing around holidays when you’ll be baking a lot. Nobody wants to save everything for the day company is arriving!
Ingredients In Doctored Red Velvet Cake Mix Recipe
Red Velvet Cake Mix- This is where the speed and ease of the recipes comes from. No need to tediously measure out baking powder and flour. No need for sifting. Just dump a cake mix in a bowl, add the wet ingredients and mix! A one-pot wonder for sure!
Buttermilk/Sour Milk- This addition is part of what makes the cake fluffy and moist. Buttermilk adds depth of flavor and, since it contains an acid, can aid in the cake achieving a higher volume (I.e. fluffiness!).
Butter- Butter just tastes better than oil, people. I’m not sure the science behind it…maybe that it’s got some salt in it. But for whatever reason, people have taken to spreading in on their bread in lieu of canola oil. So obviously it is the better choice when it comes to baking (when possible).
Vanilla Extract- You can definitely use imitation vanilla here as well! This boosts the flavor of the cake adding to the “tastes homemade” factor we’re going for here.
Eggs- an underrated ingredient unless you dare leave them out! Eggs keep the cake fluffy and give it body and height. Definitely worth some appreciation!
Cream Cheese Frosting- I used this cream cheese frosting recipe here!
Tips For Making This Doctored Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Flour and Grease the Pan- This is an often-overlooked secret when it comes to cake baking and is absolutely essential for getting the cake out of the pan without sticking. See the instructions here!
Beat For Full Two Minutes– Ideally this will help the cake be nice and fluffy. I tend to take shortcuts in this area but recommend beating so you can airrate the batter.
Don’t Substitute Ingredients- I know, I know, I’m the queen of substitutions. However, if you’re going for a homemade feel, these ingredients really elevate this cake from a store-bought feel to a made-by-grandma feel. If you choose to make substitutions, so be it. Just know it may taste like what it is…a box cake mix!
Other Festive Foods
If it’s Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or another special occasion, check out these recipes as well!
Cranberry White Chocolate Granola
Other Great Make-Ahead Company Foods
Pork Con Tiki (Pineapple Pork Stirfry)
Doctored Red Velvet Cake Mix Recipe (Tastes Homemade!)
Description
Looking for a box mix recipe for this classic recipe that tastes homemade? Look no further!
Ingredients
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven as directed on the box mix.
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2. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, butter, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk for 2 minutes
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3. Pour into greased and floured cake pan (I used 2 9-inch round cake pans)
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4. Bake according to package instructions!
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5. Frost with cream cheese frosting of choice!
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6. Enjoy!
This was awesome! My husband got compliments at work on this dish!