15 Red Velvet Recipes That Go Way Beyond Cake

There’s nothing better than a red velvet cake, right? Well, we’ll let you be the judge of that. These red velvet desserts—from the classic layer cake to cookies, brownies, and so much more—are simply irresistible.

Red Velvet Cake

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Of course, we’ll start with the classic red velvet cake you know and love. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This decadent dessert features two layers of crimson cocoa cake topped with a fluffy vanilla frosting.

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Red Velvet Crinkles.
Diana Rattray

This quick and easy recipe starts with a box of Duncan Hines Red Velvet Cake Mix. A teaspoon of lemon zest brings out the bright flavors and a dusting of powdered sugar is the perfect finishing touch.

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

“These red velvet cheesecake brownies are moist, delicious, and absolutely beautiful! Perfect for red velvet cake lovers; adds a different twist to the traditional cake.” —squeeziebrb

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

They’re just like regular red velvet cake slices—but cuter! These cream cheese frosting-topped red velvet cupcakes will be welcome on any dessert table.

Dawn’s Easy Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

“As a Southern girl, I love baking from scratch and red velvet cakes are a must for the holidays. I usually make one every Christmas, especially one for my brother-in-law David. This year was so busy, I just didn’t have time to make him one, but I am always making cake mix cookies for my girls as a quick snack in the afternoons after school, so I whipped up a batch of these gems for him for Christmas. They are out of this world!” —DAWNV4

Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze

LindseaS

Cake for breakfast? Yes, please! Wake up on the right side of the bed with these cream cheese-glazed red velvet pancakes.

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

My Hot Southern Mess

“I love making these cookies around Christmas and Valentine’s day. They look so pretty and taste so rich of chocolate.” —Chef V

Baileys Red Velvet Tres Leches Cake

“This cake is so moist and refreshing. The berries on top were the perfect flavor to make this cake perfect.” —Connie

Jan’s Red Velvet Swirl Pound Cake

Kim

“Deep, rich, red velvet and vanilla are swirled together in this moist pound cake.” —What’s for dinner, mom?

Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Bring the bakery home with these warm cinnamon rolls finished with a five-ingredient cream cheese icing.

Southern Red Velvet Cake

Meredith

This old-fashioned cake will always be in style. “It’s a little time-consuming, but totally worth the effort,” FTWRTHDAVIS says of this family recipe.

Red Velvet Strawberry Cake

Tahoura Hashemi

“I made this red velvet cake with strawberries for my friend’s surprise birthday party. Everybody thought it was from a professional bakery and they absolutely loved it!” —Tahoura Hashemi

Savannah’s Perfectly Ravishing Red Velvet Cake

“The richest, reddest…most coveted cake in my area…So easy to make…gorgeous to serve!” —Savannah

Red Velvet Cake with Beets

Georgia Turgoose

Beets serve as natural food coloring in this decadent and flavorful cupcake recipe. Allrecipes community member Sopenia says they’re delicious with or without frosting, but we think our top-rated cream cheese frosting is always a good idea.

Red Velvet Belgian Waffles

Menno de Koning

“Great recipe, didn’t make any changes and just as it is. Fluffy batter and great fluffy end result! Easy peasy for a Sunday morning.” —Menno de Koning