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4.6 from 8 votes

Red Velvet Sheet Cake

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By: Joanna Cismaru •11/28/21 14 Comments

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A simple red velvet sheet cake with white icing and raspberries. Totally delish!

Red Velvet Sheet Cake cut into squares topped with raspberries

On Christmas Eve we had dinner with my sister and her family. It was wonderful, especially seeing my nephew. Food was delicious as always. I was in charge of dessert so I decided to make this gorgeous red velvet sheet cake. I’ve never made red velvet cake before, only red velvet whoopie pies which were just wonderful. But I came across this red velvet sheet cake across Pioneer Woman’s website and I thought I’d try it. This cake turned out so gorgeous and so elegant looking. I was really impressed, especially with how easy it was to make. The icing was a different kind of icing than I usually make and I must say I really enjoyed it as well. The fresh raspberries add a little extra touch and made the cake that much better.

There’s a lot of sugar and butter in this cake, so it’s not a cake I’d make for no special occasion, but it was perfect for Christmas Eve.

You’ll need a sheet cake pan, I used just a regular baking pan, 18 in x 12 in, which you need to spray with nonstick baking spray. In a medium size bowl, mix together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, baking soda and salt together. Stir in the vinegar and set aside. In your mixer, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the flour and the buttermilk mixture and mix until mixed well. Add the cocoa and food coloring and mix for a couple more minutes, scraping the side of the bowl if necessary. Pour the batter into the baking pan and using a spatula even out the surface.

step shot of making Red Velvet Sheet Cake

Bake in a preheated 350 F degree oven for 20 minutes. You need to let the cake cool completely. Since it’s winter I put mine outside on the deck so that it cools faster. After it’s cooled you’ll need to place a large cutting board on top of the cake pan, and then you need to flip it over, the cake will nicely fall out. I didn’t have a cutting board big enough, so I just placed a parchment paper over the top of the cake pan then flipped it over. You will need to do this so that you can ice the cake.

Step shot of making Red Velvet Sheet Cake

While the cake was baking I made the icing. As I mentioned, this was an interesting icing, I’ve never made it this way before. In a saucepan add the milk and the flour and cook over medium low heat whisking continuously, until the mixture thickens. It needs to be really thick, basically until it becomes hard to whisk. At the end whisk in the vanilla extract. Let this cool.

Process shot of making Red Velvet Sheet Cake

In your mixer beat the sugar and butter together until it’s light and fluffy. Since you’re using granulated sugar for this you need to beat it for a long time, 5 to10 minutes. Add the flour/milk mixture to this and continue mixing for a couple more minutes. Spread the icing over the cake evenly, then cut the cake in squares. If you prefer, add a raspberry on top of each slice.

Finished Red Velvet Sheet Cake cut into squares and topped with raspberries

This cake was a total success and enjoyed by all.

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4.63 from 8 votes

Red Velvet Sheet Cake

Prep 30 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 50 minutes
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A simple red velvet sheet cake with white icing and raspberries. Totally delish!
24 slices

Ingredients

For the cake

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 ounce red food coloring (liquid)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder

For the Icing

  • 5 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

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Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • You’ll need a sheet cake pan, I used just a regular baking pan, 18 in x 12 in, which you need to spray with nonstick baking spray.
  • In a medium size bowl, mix together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, baking soda and salt together. Stir in the vinegar and set aside. In your mixer, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the flour and the buttermilk mixture and mix until mixed well. Add the cocoa and food coloring and mix for a couple more minutes, scraping the side of the bowl if necessary. Pour the batter into the baking pan and using a spatula even out the surface.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. You need to let the cake cool completely. After it’s cooled you’ll need to place a large cutting board on top of the cake pan, and then you need to flip it over, the cake will nicely fall out. I didn’t have a cutting board big enough, so I just placed a parchment paper over the top of the cake pan then flipped it over. You will need to do this so that you can ice the cake.
  • In a saucepan add the milk and the flour and cook over medium low heat whisking continuously, until the mixture thickens. It needs to be really thick, basically until it becomes hard to whisk. At the end whisk in the vanilla extract. Let this cool.
  • In your mixer beat the sugar and butter together until it’s light and fluffy. Since you’re using granulated sugar for this you need to beat it for a long time, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the flour/milk mixture to this and continue mixing for a couple more minutes. Spread the icing over the cake evenly, then cut the cake in squares. If you prefer, add a raspberry on top of each slice.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 296kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 35g (12%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 17g (26%)Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)Cholesterol: 56mg (19%)Sodium: 196mg (9%)Potassium: 51mg (1%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 24g (27%)Vitamin A: 525IU (11%)Calcium: 32mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
© Author Joanna Cismaru

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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Robin
Robin
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
Do you use unsalted butter

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Jo Cooks Team
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Reply to  Robin
Posted: 2 years ago

Always!

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Jena Henderson
Jena Henderson
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
I love this recipe. Can I use this recipe to make cupcakes?

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Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Jena Henderson
Posted: 2 years ago

Yeah I don’t see why not!

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anna
anna
Posted: 6 years ago

5 stars
red velvet is absolutely delicious with ermine frosting!

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Karolin
Karolin
Posted: 9 years ago

I know it is very unlikely to receive an answer in time but I made batter, put it in the pan and baked it for 20 minutes but is still liquid in the middle 🙁 I just added some time now, I just hope that the edges don’t burn….

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Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Karolin
Posted: 9 years ago

I think 20 minutes is not nearly enough, the range is from 20-30 min depending on your oven.

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Bri
Bri
Reply to  Joanna Cismaru
Posted: 7 years ago

I have made her other sheet cake and it came out perfect both times in 20 minutes. I would suggest you always test the center to see if it is done.

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Jo Bloggs
Jo Bloggs
Reply to  Joanna Cismaru
Posted: 3 years ago

Sorry.. totally confused, Jo. You say 20 mins is not nearly enough and the range is 45 – 70 min… but the recipe states 20 mins? Could you please clarify? Thanks.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 3 years ago

Sorry, that answer was meant for another recipe, 20 minutes should be enough for the sheet cake, but check on it and do a toothpick test after 20 minutes and make sure it’s cooked in the center.

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Kool gal
Kool gal
Posted: 10 years ago

these mini red velvet cakes are amazing!!
the color is very beautiful!

they are very popular and
are great for having people over!

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Dina
Dina
Posted: 11 years ago

wow that is really red!

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Karel
Karel
Posted: 11 years ago

I’m curious what kind of food coloring you used. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a red velvet cake that was so vivid. This would be great for Valentine’s Day.

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Karel
Posted: 11 years ago

The brand name is called club house. Yes, it would be perfect for Valentine’s Day.

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