Moist Red Velvet Cake Mix Hack Easy Recipe for Perfect Dessert
A quick and easy red velvet cake mix hack that uses sour cream and buttermilk to create a moist, tender, and flavorful cake perfect for celebrations and last-minute desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box red velvet cake mix (Betty Crocker recommended)
- 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml; or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (120 ml; full-fat preferred)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml; can substitute with melted coconut oil)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 1 tsp white vinegar (5 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pan(s) or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth (2-3 minutes by hand or 1 minute with mixer).
- Slowly add the red velvet cake mix to the wet ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula or beat on low speed just until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes for a 9×13 inch pan or 25-30 minutes for two 8-inch rounds. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs, sour cream, and buttermilk for best texture. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent toughness. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Let cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 3
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