18 Red Velvet Desserts That Look Like Art and Taste Even Better
There’s just something about red velvet—it’s rich, vibrant, and always feels a little extra special. Whether it’s the bold color, the hint of cocoa, or that dreamy cream cheese frosting, red velvet has a way of turning any dessert into a showstopper. This list of 18 red velvet treats is filled with cookies, cakes, cheesecakes, and more that are as stunning to look at as they are delicious to eat. If you’re a red velvet fan (or about to be), these are the recipes you need to try.
Red Velvet Eggnog Cheesecake Trifle
Red Velvet Eggnog Cheesecake Trifle is a quick, easy, stunning last-minute dessert, made with festive red velvet cake, fresh eggnog pudding, and horchata-spiked whipped cream!
Easy Red Velvet Brownies
Fudgy brownies are one of my all-time favorite sweet treats whether it’s a traditional cakey brownie or a decadent rich brownie. These easy red velvet brownies are the dense chewy kind but they also pack a slight punch with their tangy cream cheese frosting.
Red Velvet Cupcakes
A light yet decadent cake topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting makes these Red Velvet Cupcakes the BEST! Chocolate, vanilla and tang!
Red Velvet Macarons
My red velvet macarons feature rich cream cheese frosting sandwiched between two red velvet shells and drizzled with white chocolate. This fun flavor of this classic French dessert is sure to be a hit with all of your friends and family. Whether this is your first time making macarons or your one hundredth, this macaron recipe is sure to be a keeper.
Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting is so delightfully moist and sweet that it is sure to wow all of your guests! You’ll taste hints of vanilla, cocoa, and butter as well as the traditional tangy flavor from the buttermilk! It is a classic cake that everyone knows and loves!
Red Velvet Cake
I don’t know about you, but whenever I see red velvet cake it makes me think of special occasions. It’s the kind of bright, vibrant dessert that cheers you up just looking at it.
Red Velvet Earthquake Cake
No need for frosting with a Red Velvet Earthquake Cake. The irresistible cracks and crevices are filled with ribbons of creamy cheesecake, pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips, making this a sweet and easy sheet cake recipe. This semi-homemade recipe starts with box cake mix and only requires 15 minutes of prep time. Meaning you could go from hungry to eating Red Velvet Earthquake Cake in under an hour!
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Part cookie sandwich, part cupcake, these Red Velvet Whoopie Pies are a tasty handheld treat for anyone who loves red velvet cake! Their light cocoa flavor and cream cheese frosting centers make for a uniquely delicious dessert!
Red Velvet Kiss Cookies
These soft Red Velvet Kiss Cookies are a perfectly sweet way to bake something special for your Valentine this year! Perfect for sharing with friends, these cookies have a buttery red velvet flavor with a chocolate boost from the candy on top.
Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies
Incredibly moist and soft Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies stuffed with a tangy sweet cream cheese filling. These cookies are chewy, melt in your mouth and are perfect for Valentine’s day!
Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
Creamy, sweet and delicious red velvet cheesecake bites that take only minutes to make. This recipe is easy, fun and ideal for making ahead.
Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Meet your new favorite cookie recipe. These Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are pretty to look at, and they taste even better! You only need four ingredients to make perfect chewy cookies with a deep red hue.
Red Velvet Pancakes with Berries
Red Velvet Pancakes with berries are a pretty patriotic breakfast recipe that’s perfect for 4th of July, but is tasty every day of the year!
RED VELVET WAFFLES
Red Velvet Waffles are festive and fun. Their bright red color makes them a good choice if you are looking for a breakfast recipe for special occasions. They would be perfect for Valentine’s day, Christmas breakfast or the 4th of July with some white whipped cream and blueberries.
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cupcakes are irresistible any time of the year, but especially fitting for Valentine’s Day, 4th of July, or Christmas celebrations. With an eye-catching color, a hint of chocolate, and topped with an addictive rich and tangy cream cheese frosting, these will become an all-occasion favorite!
Baked Red Velvet Donuts
These tender, moist, baked Red Velvet Donuts are loaded with a buttery, brown sugar topping and finished with a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar. With a hint of cocoa and the perfect balance of sweetness, these doughnuts will quickly become a red velvet favorite!
CRUMBL Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies
These bakery-style CRUMBL red velvet white chocolate chip cookies are satisfying, giant cookies that taste just like the original. My easy copycat recipe yields huge, homemade (and better than store-bought) copycat cookies that your whole family will love. The tender red velvet cookies are studded with rich white chocolate in every bite.
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Homemade cinnamon rolls meet red velvet cake with these super soft red velvet rolls! There’s no cake mix here—just soft, pillowy red velvet dough swirled with a delicious cinnamon-chocolate filling and topped with tangy cream cheese icing.
