Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2009

This is a very good recipe, except for the fact that it's missing cocoa powder; I added 1/3 cup of cocoa powder when I made it. The results were quite tasty and the color was a dark, beautiful red after adding the cocoa. Thanks so much for this recipe, definitely worth making with the Whipped Cream Cheese recipe also on this website.

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Susan G. Tang

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Reviewed: May 4, 2009

Great results! using this recipe for my wedding cupcake tower as one of the flavors for my guests! Thanks for the alterations. Used olive oil in place of vegetable oil and added 2 extra tbsp of cocoa

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Rhedonda

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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2009

I made this over Christmas, not knowing that Red Velvet usually has cocoa in it. The cake was amazing though! I would have never known the difference.

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carltond

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Home Town: Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Living In: Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2009

This is not red velvet cake. I made this for valentines day and it was terrible! I don't know if it was the white distilled vinegar in the recipe or what but the cake had a very different taste that I couldn't put my finger on and it was very oily. I can't rate the frosting as I used another recipe.

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nurse kim

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Living In: Murrieta, California, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2009

I was not impressed with this recipe.. it was decent, but nothing to rave about. Maybe its the recipe, maybe its me... I just didn't taste any real flavor from this cake, its was pretty bland with the exception of the frosting.

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KJones

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Living In: Buffalo, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2009

I have searched for a true red velvet recipe that has no cocoa in it. And i have finally found it. i did add a 1/2 cup more oil and a teaspoon of butter flavoring. My family loved it and placed orders for more!

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tapnit

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2009

My first cake from scratch. Used canola oil 1 oz. red food color I can't believe it's not butter 2 tbs. cocoa 1/2 slices of strawberry to decorate. We all loved it! :)

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Eekey

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2008

Good cake and icing. Just didn't seem like the cake had lots of flavor to us. I had never made Red Velvet cake before so maybe this is typical. Was very beautiful and festive though for the holidays.

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armywife892

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Home Town: Kent, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2008

This is basically the same, fantastic recipe I've been using for 20 years and this is the way Red Velvet is supposed to be done (without cocoa powder - I don't know why people insist on adding it). I use 2 cups of pecans in the icing. THIS RECIPE ABSOLUTELY ROCKS!!!

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ROCK415

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Living In: Columbia, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2008

This was great!! THANK YOU!! I made this cake for my Woman Friend for valentines day. It is her FAV cake. She ENJOYED EVERYBIT OF IT. But i have to say that i have become popular at her job because of this cake. she took some of it to work so that she could brag to her friends, and now they ask her all of the time "can you have your man make that cake again" lol. again THANK YOU!!!!

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Mr Army

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2008

This was an easy recipe to follow but the taste was not what I was expecting. Although, the frosting was great so for that I gave it a 3 star. Thanks anyway.

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Carolina

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2008

This is TRUELY THE BEST ever!!! i have been using this one for years and when taken to the same table as one that has coco in it, this one wins hands down! If you want devil's food then don't make red velvet!

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Jody Jane

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2007

This is the only recipe I use and I love it! it always comes out great. Thumbs up to the creator of this recipe!!!!

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Teshia

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Home Town: Hinesville, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: May 26, 2007

I tried this recipe for my wife's birthday because of all the rave reviews for it. I have been baking since I was a kid and owned my own bakery at one time. This cake was coarse in texture and dry. I suppose it's because of the multitude of chemicals used to raise the thing. The batter was thin and didn't look like it would fill the pan. It rose and the center of each layer fell a little in the middle. The flavor was lacking and it was nothing to write home about. Not one I will try again.

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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2007

This is a wonderful cake....EASY...LOVE IT

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LisaB

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Home Town: New York, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2007

Awesome cake! Just changed a couple things - added some cocoa (sorry i don't measure when I do this lol) and some butter flavoring. Also, I think the frosting recipe is supposed to have 2 pkgs of cream cheese instead of 1. Worked out after I added the second box. :) Cake was a hit! Thanks!

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2007

Original Red Velvet cake is, essentially, a lightly flavored chocolate cake. This recipe is missing the two tablespoons of cocoa powder that are suppose to be included in the cake batter.

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BruceB

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2006

i thought that you did a great job and i just wish that i would be able to make something as good as the red velvet cake!!

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suzie

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2006

This cake is definately missing something...not sure where this recipe originated, but I've always heard that a red velvet cake should be more than just red...like it should have the taste of devil's food cake, but have the red colour. I won't be making this again any time soon.

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Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2005

I made this today to take to hubby's work Xmas party tonight. This was a huge hit! My changes were to add 1 tsp of cocoa and make sure that the buttermilk and eggs were at room temp. I left out the pecans in the frosting. I used cake flour and still sifted all of the dry ingredients. I used two 9 inch rounds that baked in 27 minutes. I topped with strawberries. I will make this again. Thank you.

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