Jan's Red Velvet Cake Bites recipe

Grand Rapids, Mich. (WOTV) - Join the WOTV 4 Women Crew for the Holiday Cookie Exchange!  Our experts are sharing their favorite holiday baking recipes including this festive red velvet treat from our Interior Remodeling expert, Jan Lehman!

The white milk glass two-tiered serving tray is an antique from my mother which I only use at Christmas.  The cookies are simply Red Velvet cake cut in circles, then frosted and topped with sprinkles. I served this at a Christmas Open House this year at the store and it was a hit.  Merry Christmas! -Jan

Red Velvet Cake Recipe

(recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.com & Ducan Hines )

INGREDIENTS:

1 package Duncan Hines® Red Velvet Premium Cake Mix 
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 (16 ounce) container Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Cream Cheese Frosting
Sprinkles 

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F for metal or glass pans, 325 degrees 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!