Red Velvet Variations - Tasty Twists On Traditional Holiday Treats

Take a trip down memory lane with "Cookin' Savvy" and her delicious takes on tradition: Red Velvet Bundt Cake, Red Velvet Cake Balls and Red Velvet Cookie Cutouts, all 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 Bundt Cake
Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"

1 Red Velvet Cake mix
1 Cup of All-Purpose Flour
1 Heaping Tablespoon of Cocoa Powder
1 Cup of Sugar
1 Cup of Milk
3 Eggs
1 Stick of Melted Butter

Frosting:
1 Stick of Softened Butter
1 8 Ounce Package of Softened Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
5 Cups of Powdered Sugar
White Sanding Sugar (optional)

In a mixing bowl, mix the Cake Mix, the Flour, the Cocoa Powder and the Sugar. Blend in the Milk, the Eggs and the Butter.

Grease the Bundt pan with the Butter and pour in the Batter. Bake according to package instructions for the Bundt Cakes then add 10-15 minutes. Let it cool before icing it.

To make the frosting: In a bowl, mix the Butter, the Cream Cheese and the Whipping Cream. Slowly blend in the Powdered Sugar.

Ice the entire Bundt Cake or place the Frosting in the Piping Bag and pipe with back and forth "drip" motion. Sprinkle the Sanding Sugar for a sparkly snow appearance, if desired.


Red Velvet Cake Balls
Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"

1 Red Velvet Cake mix
1 Cup of All-Purpose Flour
1 Heaping Tablespoon of Cocoa Powder
1 Cup of Sugar
1 Cup of Milk
3 Eggs
1 Stick of Melted Butter

Frosting:
1/2 Stick of Softened Butter
4 Ounces of Softened Cream Cheese
1/8 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
2 1/2 Cups of Powdered Sugar, plus additional for rolling, divided

Heat oven to 350 F.

In a mixing bowl, mix the Cake Mix, the Flour, the Cocoa Powder and the Sugar. Blend in the Milk, the Eggs and the Butter.

Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan and pour in the Batter and bake it for 45 minutes.

Remove it from the oven and use a fork to crumble the Cake and then place it in a large bowl.

To make the Frosting: In a bowl, mix the Butter, the Cream Cheese and the Whipping Cream. Slowly blend in the Powdered Sugar. Mix the Frosting into a bowl with the Cake.

Form the Cake Mixture into balls and then roll in the Powdered Sugar.

Red Velvet Cookie Cutouts
Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"

1 Red Velvet Cake Mix
1 Cup of All-Purpose Flour
1 Heaping Tablespoon of Cocoa Powder
1 Cup of Sugar
1 Cup of Milk
3 Eggs
1 Stick of Melted Butter

Frosting:
1 Stick of Softened Butter
1 8 Ounce Package of Softened Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
White Sanding Sugar (optional)

Heat the oven to 350 F.

In a mixing bowl, mix the Cake Mix, the Flour, the Cocoa Powder and the Sugar. Blend in the Milk, the Eggs and the Butter.

Cover the two Cookie Sheets with the Parchment Paper. Pour half the mixture onto each sheet. Bake them for 25-30 minutes.

Let the Cookies cool then freeze them for 1 hour. Use the Cookie Cutters to make the desired shapes.

To make the Frosting: In a bowl, mix the Butter, the Cream Cheese and the Whipping Cream. Slowly blend in the Powdered Sugar.

Using a knife or a piping bag, frost the Cookies. Sprinkle it with the Sanding Sugar for a sparkly snow appearance, if desired.