Red Velvet Sheet Cake – A simple red velvet cake baking in a sheet pan and topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or Christmas!
Red Velvet Sheet Cake
I love making this red velvet sheet cake for both Valentine’s Day and Christmas because it is such a gorgeous dessert with that vibrant shade of red that you expect from red velvet cake. It’s fun and festive while also being delicious. Being that it is a sheet cake, there is no layering involved, just making the cake and frosting it right in it’s pan. I went with a classic cream cheese frosting because it pairs so perfectly with the red velvet cake.
Common Questions About Making Red Velvet Sheet Cake
What is a red velvet sheet cake?
A red velvet sheet cake is a simple cake baked in a 9×13″ pan. It is a chocolate cake dyed red and then once baked, it is topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting.
What is red velvet cake?
Red velvet cake is a red or red-brown colored cake that is chocolate flavored.
What kind of frosting is on a red velvet cake?
Usually, you will find cream cheese frosting on a red velvet cake.
How long does a red velvet cake last?
I would say about 3 days in the refrigerator if the frosting is on it but you keep the frosting separate, it will last a few extra days.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes about 12 servings.
How can I decorate a red velvet cake?
I suggest doing any of the following as decorations –
- Use your favorite festive sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips
- White chocolate chips
- Shaved chocolate
What other types of sheet cakes can I make?
My favorite other sheet cake recipes are –
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Red Velvet Sheet Cake
Red Velvet Sheet Cake - A simple red velvet cake baking in a sheet pan and topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Valentine's Day or Christmas!
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- Red gel food coloring*
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9"x13" baking pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter with sugar and brown sugar until mixed well. Then, beat in eggs, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the butter mixture to the dry ingredients along with the sour cream and about 1/8 teaspoon of gel food coloring. If it is not red enough, add more coloring until it is red.
- Beat until smooth before stirring in the milk.
- Add batter to the prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- While the cake is cooking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add half of the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat again until incorporated.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Allow the cake to cool before adding frosting on top.
- Slice and serve.
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