Red Velvet Cake Name: Brandi Thomas Base: Shaw AFB Recipe: INGREDIENTS: • 1 pkg Duncan Hines® Red Velvet Cake Mix • 1 1/4 cup water • 1/3 cup Clover Valley® vegetable oil • 3 large eggs • 1 16oz tub of Cream Cheese Frosting • Sprinkles or additional garnishes Prep Time: 15 minutes Start to Finish: 45 minutes DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F for metal or glass pans, 325°F for dark or coated pans. Grease sides and bottom of each pan with shortening. Flour lightly. (Use baking cups for cupcakes). 2. Blend dry mix, water, oil and eggs in large bowl at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds). Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter in pans and bake immediately. 3. Bake in a 13 x 9-inch pan for 35-38 minutes. Add 3-5 minutes to bake time for dark or coated pans. Cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 4. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Cool completely before frosting. 5. Garnish, and enjoy! 12 servings to 16 servings total