A little while back I asked what new varieties of Cake Batter Blondies you’d like to see most, and one of the top responses was a Red Velvet version.
Your wish is my command.
ingredients:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 batch of cream cheese frosting (optional)
- sprinkles for topping (optional)
directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put cake mix in a large bowl and mix in the oil and egg. Then add the milk slowly just until the batter is combined – you want it to remain as dense as possible. Place batter in a greased 8×8 pan or 8-inch cake pan and bake for 24-26 minutes. Let cool for at least 60 minutes before cutting/frosting because the gooey center needs to set. The result will be a decadent, brownie-batter texture.
These are the perfect combination of the richness of Red Velvet Cake and the ooey-gooeyness of a fudgy brownie. The addition of cream cheese frosting is almost too much to handle.
Almost.
You can find the rest of my cake batter creations on the recipe page.
YUM! I cannot wait to try these, I’ve been craving red velvet and have been wanting to try more of your recipes ,this is perfect! thanks!
You had me at red velvet cake batter brownies.
Is this what the mix originally calls for, just in a different pan, or are those oil/egg amounts different? Thanks!
Yup – both! That’s pretty much what all of my Cake Batter Blondie/Brownie “recipes” are – a different ratio of oil/eggs than what makes regular cake. That’s why I even have trouble calling them recipes!
Oh my gosh, my mouth is watering!!! These sound incredible. I’ve been trying to decide what to make my boyfriend for his birthday, because he DOESN’T like peanut butter or chocolate (which is kind of insane) so red velvet might be the way to go!
these look so good!
These look delicious!! Definitely making these this week!
Another cake batter masterpiece! You’re on a roll Gracie. I’m thinking a pumpkin/spice cake one for the fall would be delicious, too.
YES!! I’ve already done a couple of versions of pumpkin cake batter cupcakes but we all know a blondie version is very much necessary
Pumpkin is the best, isn’t it?!
Omg these look mouthwateringly delicious! I love red velvet anything so these are made for me! Can’t wait to make these to bring to the next girl’s night! I know they will be a hit!
Oh my heavens, I have to attempt to make these! I loveeeee red velvet cake & cupcakes so I just know the brownies are equally delicious!
Shaun has stated that I MUST make these for him haha!!
Yes yes yes. This one will definitely be made soon!
omg i love how gooey these are. i’m drooling.
I might be in love…
AH making these immediately! and by immediately, I mean in the near future haha but regardless, they will be made
great idea
must. make. i love cake mix baking!
Oh, I am making a bunch of your goodies. I want to give this a try. I’m just a little confused. Is there actual brownie mix in this???
Well, Red Velvet Cake is actually chocolate, so these essentially are brownies! (whereas yellow/vanilla cake mix yields my cake batter *blondies*)
Thanks for responding so quickly. I’m so looking forward to making these. And I love your blog! So glad I found it. ;o)
Oh my goshhhh these look amazing
It’s about time!!!
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Sooo…. I made the recipe and they taste amazing, but how do you get the top to be flakey and flat like a normal wet brownie? Is it a little more milk?
Hi Julie! Mine turned out that way based on the recipe/ingredients above…maybe it depends on the brand of cake mix?? Or more milk might do the trick! Let me know if you give it a try!
Oh. My. Oprah. This post has A) brought me to your blog, B) hooked me, C) inspired me to finally start my own blog, and D) forced me to stay far away from this recipe until after bathing suit season!!!
These were amazing! I added a package of Hershey’s Mini Kisses to the batter and they were to die for. Can’t wait to try some of your Blondie recipes too! So glad I found you!
@Sarah what are the odds I made these tonight too! They are delicious! LOVE ‘EM!
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Ok I’m baking these as we speak but I’m afraid my batter was too dense. I even added a little milk. It was kinda hard to stir. Is this how it’s supposed to be?
yes! that’s how it ends up staying really ooey gooey as opposed to cake-like
Yay! Thank you they came out AMAZING!!!! Just like brownies! I was so worried when I had to put some muscle into stirring and spreading them. Lol
Would it be ok to substitute the canola oil for vegetable oil?
Not 100% positive but I would think so!
I just attempted these brownies. Same brand of cake mix as well. Mine didn’t come out quite gooey but rather dry and crumbly. I don’t know what happened I’m pretty bummed but it still tastes good.
oh no! sorry to hear that :/ how long did you bake it for?
I let them bake for 25min. I also did the Nutella ones right after and they came out perfectly fine.
Mine were a disappointment. I don’t pride myself on being a good baker- i am unsuccessful at these sorts of efforts quite often. But they don’t taste like brownies, they are crumbly and really dense. The icing is the only good part. Bummer. They looked so good.
Hey Rae! Sorry to hear that
What brand cake mix did you use? I’ve learned from others that that seems to make a difference…
Ok, I made these and they are awesome!!!!!! Thanks for the recipe
What away to end Sunday diner!!! I did add a splash more milk to achieve that flakey top. Iced with Cool Whip Cream Cheese icing and a little red sprinkles ( my 5yr old called it Fairy Brownie Dust). Thanks for the easy recipe!!!
I just made these and I swirled in regular fudge brownies to made a red velvet marble brownie. They are delish! Thanks for the recipe!
Made this Sunday and I made a double batch for my sons’ football banquet and a single batch for them and my husband. I used the new cool whip cream cheese frosting. They were fabulous and they absolutely loved them, wouldn’t even let me take the other batch to the banquet had to make cookies
Yay, glad to hear it!
xx
These are super. I went on a baking binge this week and these are by far the best!
Can you use heavy cream instead of the milk or is that a no no?
I’ve never tried using heavy cream, but if I had to guess I’d assume it would work just fine! let me know if you try it and how it turns out
Gracie,
Since this was my first time, and I have only made them with the heavy cream, I have nothing to compare it to..
except heaven.
I think it added to the BLONDIENESS of the blondies. Really great. Thanks
I made the cake batter ones, not the red velvet ones. OOPS
ah, good to know!! will have to try with heavy cream next time
do these brownies rise at all because i was thinking of putting a filling in them.
they rise a little bit but not a ton – not sure if it would be enough for a filling. they’re very dense!
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Had to put the timer on to ensure I don’t dig in before fully cooled…. I can’t wait to try these!!!
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I just made these and it was such an ordeal. I don’t know what happened but my batter was almost too thick to work with. I had to add milk to it and it was still really thick. They’re in the oven now. I hope they turn out okay…
sorry to hear that bailey :/ how did they turn out?
Why does your recipe call for baking these cake mix brownies in only an 8×8 size pan? When one males a cake from a mix, a 9×13 pan can be used. Is it because the batter is less since it is so thick?
yes – because the batter is thicker = less. the smaller pan also lends to a more dense, brownie-like texture
Can you make these in a 9×13 pan?
Hi Meghan!
I would do it in an 8×8 brownie pan or 9-inch round cake pan. Because the batter is so thick, it may not cover the whole 9×13 pan, and if it does than the brownies may come out dry/crunchier as opposed to dense and chewy.
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These are delicious! I took them to our Christmas office party and everyone loved them. My friend is gonna bake them for her boyfriend tonight, and she had better save me one. Thanks!
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