How to Make Hershey's® Red Velvet Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of a classic dessert with this irresistible recipe for Hershey's® Red Velvet Cake. This decadent cake is a show-stopper, with its striking deep red color and layers of creamy frosting. Perfect for a special occasion or just a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Red Velvet Cake is a beloved Southern classic that has made its way into dessert menus all around the world. The dee...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup HERSHEY®'S Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 (16 ounce) can vanilla frosting
  • 2 cups HERSHEY®'S MINI CHIPS™ Semisweet Chocolate

Information

  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan

  • Heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl; add eggs and vanilla, beating well. Stir together buttermilk and food color. Stir together flour, cocoa and salt; add alternately to butter mixture with buttermilk mixture, mixing well. Stir in baking soda and vinegar. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Frost; garnish with chocolate chips, if desired. About 15 servings.
  • Variation: For heart shapes: Using open-topped heart-shaped cookie cutter (at least 1-1/2 inches deep and 3-inches wide), cut cake into 12 hearts. Frost and decorate as directed.
  • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 406mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 51g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 137mg