Originally from Down South, and once the signature dessert at the Waldorf-Asotria in the 1920s, the Red Velvet Cake has become an American favorite. It's hip, fun, and easy to make. Red Velvet -- in cake or cupcake form -- is a hit at every party.
- 1 pkg Duncan Hines® Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tub Duncan Hines® Cream Cheese Frosting
- Sprinkles or additional garnishes
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease muffin pans or line with paper baking cups.
- Blend dry mix, water, oil and eggs in large bowl at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds). Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Spoon batter into muffin pan or paper cups.
- Bake cupcakes for 19-22 minutes. Add 3-5 minutes to bake time for dark or coated pans. Cupcakes are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
- Garnish, and enjoy!
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Elaine54 (1 discussion) on Feb 3, 2012 at 09:05 PM
can the Waldorf Astoria icing be made ahead of time, and is it OK to refridgerate?
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amyluvsgreen (1 discussion) on Dec 25, 2011 at 12:32 PM
how do you make the frosting like the one in the pic please reply quick its almost my friend birthday
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Giselle507 (5 discussions) on Aug 3, 2011 at 05:35 PM
this is good!! Gonna make it for my sister!!!!
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jessie127 (1 discussion) on Feb 19, 2011 at 04:37 PM
OMG,the best cupcakes yet..made my own cream cheese frosting ..very simple out of the box and yummo!!
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grammybyrd (1 discussion) on Feb 12, 2011 at 10:50 AM
I've made Red Velvet cakes for 34 years! My baby girl was born on Valentines Day so every year this was the cake she had. I love the orginal cooked icing that is with the Waldorf Astoria recipe but I was happy to use the DH mix. So much easier and good.!
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Camille Roxanne (3 discussions) on Sep 4, 2010 at 02:37 PM
I love these Red Velvet cupcakes. I have made Red Velvet from scratch and these are so much moister and bake up great. Cream Cheese frosting is always the best too.
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Sha-Toya (1 discussion) on Mar 22, 2010 at 08:31 PM
I made these cupcakes but I made my own homemade cream cheese frosting. I love Red Velvet cake and these were VERY GOOD
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nuttinutj (1 discussion) on Feb 7, 2010 at 05:04 PM
Oh my god! I made these for my guests and they were gone in a second!
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Auntie Boo (3 discussions) on Feb 6, 2010 at 02:53 PM
I made these cupcakes for an office party and they said they were absolutely wonderful. I used buttercream frosting. I love the history of the red velvet cake and I will definitely make these again. Thank you Duncan Hines for making such delicious products.
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heathabakes (7 discussions) on Jan 27, 2010 at 04:17 PM
These cupcakes are festive and easy! I made them last Valentine’s Day as a fun treat for my office and everyone loved them.
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bender (5 discussions) on Jan 27, 2010 at 04:08 PM
I was looking for something to surprise my girlfriend and needed something simple because I’m not exactly a pro chef. She loved them!!
Comment by: Camille Roxanne (3 discussions) on Sep 4, 2010 at 02:35 PM
I made these for a large church group and they were gone in ten minutes time. The best RED VELVET cake mix ever and I have made my own home made, so I know RED VELVET!!!
3 Tablespoons Flour
1 Cup Milk
1 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Cup butter (must be butter!)
Add milk to flour slowly, avoiding lumps.
Cook flour and milk until very thick, stirring constantly.
**Cool it completely!**
Cream sugar, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Add to cooked mixture.
Beat, high speed, until very fluffy. Looks and tastes like whipped cream.