2 Red Velvet Variations of Seasonal Sweets
Embrace the color and flavor of tradition this holiday season with new twists on red velvet desserts. These variations on the classic cake can take your celebrations to new heights by throwing it back to childhood with a little bite of the past.
Take a trip down memory lane with “Cookin’ Savvy” and her delicious takes on tradition: Red Velvet Cake Balls and Red Velvet Cookie Cutouts, both of which make it easy for the entire family to join together for some fun (and rich homemade flavor) in the kitchen.
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Red Velvet Cake Balls
Ingredients:
1 red velvet cake mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 stick melted butter
Frosting:
1/2 stick softened butter
4 ounces softened cream cheese
1/8 cup heavy whipping cream
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus additional for rolling, divided
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 F.
In mixing bowl, mix cake mix, flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. Blend in milk, eggs, and butter.
Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan and pour in batter. Bake 45 minutes.
Remove from oven and use fork to crumble cake then place
in large bowl.
To make frosting: In bowl, mix butter, cream cheese, and
whipping cream. Slowly blend in powdered sugar. Mix
frosting into bowl with cake.
Form cake mixture into balls then roll in powdered sugar.
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Red Velvet Cookie Cutouts
Ingredients:
1 red velvet cake mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 stick melted butter
Frosting:
1 stick softened butter
1 package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
white sanding sugar (optional)
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 F.
In mixing bowl, mix cake mix, flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. Blend in milk, eggs, and butter.
Cover two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Pour half the mixture onto each sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes.
Let cookies cool then freeze for 1 hour. Use cookie cutters to make desired shapes.
To make frosting: In bowl, mix butter, cream cheese, and whipping cream. Slowly blend in powdered sugar.
Using a knife or piping bag, frost cookies. Sprinkle with sanding sugar for a sparkly snow appearance, if desired.
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
