Ingredients
Scale
1 (15.25-ounce) box Red Velvet cake mix
1 large egg
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pa
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, one large egg, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until a thick, dough-like consistency forms
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pa
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the second egg and vanilla extract; mix until just combined
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing on low speed until smooth
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the crust and spread it evenly
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly
- Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then slice into squares
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free red velvet cake mix.
You can add chocolate chips or nuts to the filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free cake mix)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg