Red Velvet Cake from a Mix - Cake Mix Recipe

From Cheri:
This quick, easy recipe was given to me by a friends mom. I always thought it was an old treasured recipe that had been handed down. I never knew until she gave me this that it a modern and easy!

Ingredients:

1 box white cake mix (2-layer size)
1 box (4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding mix
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 ounces red food coloring
**Cream Cheese Frosting**
4 ounces butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 box (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Preparation:

Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, cocoa, vinegar, oil, and food coloring; beat for 4 minutes on medium speed, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl several times. Grease and flour 3 cakes pans. Distribute the batter among the pans evenly. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.
Cool cake on racks.

Frosting: Beat the butter butter and cream cheese until smooth and light. Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Spread frosting over layers and sides, sprinkling each layer with chopped pecans.

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