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This cake is perfect for those who crave the taste of red velvet, but without the fuss. This cake starts with a cake mix and ends slathered with a fluffy cream cheese frosting.

CAKE
1 package butter cake mix
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 ounce red food coloring
1/2 cup butter
3 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon white vinegar
FROSTING
1 package (8 ounce size) cream cheese, room temperature
1 package powdered sugar
1 container (8 ounce size) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Grease and flour two round cake pans.
Combine dry cake mix with cocoa. Add vanilla, buttermilk, food coloring, butter, eggs. Mix until moistened.
Add baking soda and vinegar. Then, mix 4 minutes on medium speed.
Pour into cake pans. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.
For Frosting: Mix all ingredients until fluffy. Frost cake when cooled.
julianne
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