Red Velvet Candy Cane Dump Cake

Red velvet cake is believed to have originated in the 1800s, and its signature red color was originally achieved through a reaction between the cocoa powder and acidic ingredients like buttermilk and vinegar.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Red Velvet Candy Cane Dump Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Red velvet cake mix
• 3 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Water
• 6 crushed Candy canes
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter
• 1 package Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream
• 2 for garnish Candy canes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
3. Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the crushed candy canes over the batter.
4. In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter in the baking dish.
5. Pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes over the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with candy canes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 36g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.