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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Cupcake365 (10 discussions) on Feb 20, 2013 at 08:20 PM
uhhhhhohhhhhhhhh there's going to be drammmmmmaaaa!
Comment by: honeybucket (no discussions) on Feb 23, 2013 at 11:08 PM
why is there going to be drammmmmaaaa
Comment by: Cupcake365 (10 discussions) on Feb 24, 2013 at 06:50 PM
cuz of 'im a FSU gilr!' but i was also just kidding
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Cupcake365 (10 discussions) on Feb 20, 2013 at 08:02 PM
Ok look i have been making cakes and cupcakes so i will try this cute velvet cake because it looks coolrevelvet
Comment by: Cupcake365 (10 discussions) on Feb 20, 2013 at 08:02 PM
I mean it looks cool
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wlk472@aol.com (1 discussion) on Feb 2, 2013 at 03:45 AM
I have been making red velvet cake for years from scratch. When I tried Duncan Hines red velvet cake mix I was so impressed that I decided NEVER AGAIN will I make red velvet cake from scratch again! I do add a couple of tablespoons of Hershey's cocoa to the mix for a more chocolate flavor. YUM!
Comment by: mariabernadette.montuno (no discussions) on May 6, 2013 at 02:28 PM
read your review and followed it adding cocoa, they came out great! thank you.
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flayvurdfun (1 discussion) on Dec 18, 2012 at 08:16 AM
Well just to defend the right Red Velvet cake! My grandmother was somehow connected to The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and had the actual recipe they made back in the 20s. I make it alot. It's better than anything Ive ever had before. The frosting is not cream cheese, nor is it cooked frosting. But I will say this boxed recipe is pretty darn good for a box mix! :)
Comment by: Ewokman70 (no discussions) on Mar 8, 2013 at 10:00 PM
Would it be possible to share that recipe with me?
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lala2720 (1 discussion) on Oct 19, 2012 at 02:17 PM
I want to make these cupcakes, my husband loves red velvet but not the cream cheese frosting:( he loves marshmallows. I was thinking marshmallow creme as frosting ???
Comment by: karen.takamatsu.3 (no discussions) on Feb 16, 2013 at 04:47 AM
This is the frosting I use for RVC and a lot of other cakes. I've added chocolate to it as well as peanut butter (for chocolate cakes) and it's always a hit.
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onmherrera (1 discussion) on Aug 9, 2012 at 05:53 PM
A lil bit extra taste better:) I add to the cake mix 1 box of chocolate instant pudding follow instructions and add 1 cup of chocolate chip and bake as directed.
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Teresa84 (1 discussion) on Jul 19, 2012 at 09:51 PM
Has anyone added mini chocolate chips to cake mix before baking?
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CarolB1234 (2 discussions) on Mar 2, 2012 at 05:57 PM
I have made these cupcakes so many times. These are my granddaughters favourite and I can't make them enough.
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im an FSU girl! (7 discussions) on Feb 26, 2012 at 08:27 PM
oh, and i dont apreciate people saying ' oh my god ' on the internet nutti
Comment by: twotone87 (no discussions) on Mar 5, 2012 at 03:17 PM
oh my god I know!
Comment by: gizmocakes (no discussions) on May 22, 2012 at 10:12 PM
LOL . . . and we wonder... she is on this site beacuse?? is it to copy recipes...from a box.... ?? lol ** oh, wait, her favorite duncan hines mix is . . . red velvet . .. well, what do ya know! smh...
Comment by: gizmocakes (no discussions) on May 22, 2012 at 10:13 PM
because*** (typo)
Comment by: honeybucket (no discussions) on Aug 24, 2012 at 10:31 PM
Yes i agree It 's just plain not nice at all.
Comment by: Cupcake365 (10 discussions) on Feb 24, 2013 at 06:51 PM
i dont apreciate people who say that either btw i say oh my godness!
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im an FSU girl! (7 discussions) on Feb 26, 2012 at 08:25 PM
i have tried these and they do not taste like red velvet. for you guys out there, heres a tip, always start from scratch! not boxed cake mix.
Comment by: futbolz (no discussions) on Sep 2, 2012 at 02:00 AM
Substitute buttermilk for the water(equal parts) and add ½ white distilled vinegar. ¼ oil and 3 use extra large eggs. Fill the cupcake baking cups just under ½ full! This cake dough will rise light, fluffy and very flavorful!
Comment by: futbolz (no discussions) on Sep 2, 2012 at 02:25 AM
C;arification: 1 ¼ cup buttermilk, ½ tsp white distilled vinegar, ¼ cup oil and 3 extra large eggs. Sift your Duncan Hines Red Velvet cake mix 1st! add your ingredients and mix thoroughly. Fill the cupcake baking cups just under ½ full! This cake dough will rise light, fluffy and very flavorful! Bake at 350 for 19-23 minutes. At sea level it was exactly 21 minutes.
Comment by: lmclouthearle (no discussions) on Jan 28, 2013 at 11:24 AM
I agree totally!My mother in law(an idiot) told me Red Velvet was just a yellow cake mix you would add a bottle of red food coloring too-that was her recipe! It tasted just like you would expect-yellow mix that now is red.I always make it the southern way-there's no comparison!
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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.!
Comment by: sdjackson (no discussions) on Apr 2, 2011 at 11:18 PM
I would love to have the waldorf recipe, if possible.
Comment by: LadySegaw (3 discussions) on Jun 15, 2011 at 02:01 PM
The Waldorf Astoria Cooked Icing Recipe is as follows:
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.
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.
Comment by: Blessingme (1 discussion) on Dec 9, 2011 at 04:12 PM
I made the Waldorf Astoria recipe add frosted some Red Velvet cupcakes with it. Everyone absolutely loved it! I have a request for 96 cupcakes using this icing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
Comment by: Vazquez703 (no discussions) on Jan 1, 2012 at 11:40 PM
what do you mean by cream sugar?
Comment by: Leslie49 (no discussions) on Feb 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Vasquez230, did you find it? "Cream" --to blend butter, sugar, etc. together to a creamy consistency.
