Red Velvet Cake

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Red velvet cake is a celebration mainstay of the South and now, everywhere else. What makes this version so tantalizing is the smooth cream cheese frosting.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

2 hr 45 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix

oz. BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate, melted

Tbsp. red food coloring

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/2

cup butter or margarine, melted

pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar

1/2

cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

Make It

PREPARE cake batter and bake as directed on package for two 9-inch round cake layers, adding chocolate and food coloring with water, eggs and oil; cool completely.

BEAT cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts.

FILL and frost cake layers with cream cheese frosting.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Savor a serving of this indulgent special-occasion dessert that is perfect for a party. One cake makes enough for 16 servings.

Special Extra

Decorate cake with the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa using red, green or black decorating gels.

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plumbird648

posted:5/31/2003

a cook

posted:4/14/2003

I think this was a very delicious cake. I also loved the color of it, it was rich and just overall great.

a cook

posted:3/24/2003

a cook

posted:3/18/2003

I haven't tried this recipe yet, but, I will in the near future. 30 years ago I had a receipe for a special icing that tasted lighter than whipping cream in a can, which was made with real whipping cream, cooked in a double boiler and cooled in the refrigerator. It was supposedly a $500 recipe, and I believe it was worth it. I would love to have it again. Everyone who ate this icing loved it and reqested it for all kinds of social events.

a cook

posted:2/6/2003

It was very delisious

a cook

posted:2/6/2003

This is a very easy but good recipe. I made for Christmas & will be making for Valentine's Day.

a cook

posted:1/5/2003

a cook

posted:10/15/2002

excellant,smooth and dreamy. I make three layers insead of two.

a cook