has anyone on here ever used the red velvet cake mix? i was wondering if it is in any way comparable to scratch red velvet. i have someone wanting a red velvet cake, but i am really pressed for time. thanks gina

It's ok... Just ok I love the scratch version much better...

another silly question...i've never seen a red velvet sheet cake. why? will a from scratch recipe bake up right as a sheet cake(9x13)?

it's not the same to me
i have never seen a sheet cake but then again i have not seen alot of things

There is a recipe on the site for one using a yellow cake mix that is excellent. I use it all the time and always have rave reviews on it.

Look here:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-376-25-Red-Velvet-Cake-III.html

thanks for the advice. i think i'll just take the extra time to make a scratch cake. i'm in the deep south & i've never tasted a red velvet cake from a mix

I have used the box red velvet several times before and it's ok - turned out really moist. I just like the "from scratch" red velvet better.

wait i posted too fast. thanks gma1956 i think i will try that recipe. thanks everyone for the advice.

If you still want a incredible red velvet cake scratch recipe. Just ask! I have one that i always use, and its never let me down at all.

aww heck as long as you have your buttermilk and red food coloring and cocoa powder you should be ok doesn't take any longer to make one from scratch than it does from a mix anywho. LOL (lotsaluv)

thanks for all the advice. ferretdeprived ..i would love your recipe, i'm always on the lookout for a great recipe!

Here's the recipe i always use for red velvet cake.

http://cake.allrecipes.com/az/RedVlvtCke.asp

BUT! There are some changes that you'll find all over the comments that make it good. DO NOT follow the ingredients amounts exactly or you'll get a bad cake. The changes made to the recipe are :

Doubled the cocoa
Increased sugar to 2 cups
use 1 cup of oil in place of shortening
Increased vanilla to 1 1/2 tsp.
Increased vinegar to 1 tbsp


If you use the changes made its the absolute best red velvet cake i've ever had. Please let me knwo hwo it goes for you if you use it!