14 Red Velvet Recipes That Make Every Day Feel Like a Celebration

If you can’t resist the rich cocoa flavor and bold color of red velvet, this roundup is about to make your dessert list a whole lot sweeter. These fun and festive recipes cover everything from cookies and donuts to dips, muffins, pancakes, and classic cakes. Each one is easy to make, bursting with that signature red velvet charm, and perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a treat that feels a little extra special.

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

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These soft and fudgy red velvet crinkle cookies are as pretty as they are delicious. With their bright red color and powdered sugar crackle top, they always impress.
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Mini Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake (no bake)

Cupcake in a red polka dot wrapper topped with white whipped cream and a chocolate sandwich cookie. — Mini Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake (no bake). Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Red velvet and cheesecake are paired with an Oreo crust in these decadent, no-bake mini treats. They’re a stunning addition to any dessert table.
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Red Velvet Dip

A bowl of red dip topped with white chocolate chunks, with a rectangular graham cracker partially inserted into the dip. — Red Velvet Dip. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This creamy red velvet dip mixes cake mix, cream cheese, and white chocolate for a dessert spread that’s ready in minutes. Serve it with cookies, strawberries, or pretzels for an easy crowd pleaser.
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Red Velvet Donuts

Enjoy the flavor of red velvet in a lighter baked donut. They’re simple to make, beautifully fluffy, and a sweet breakfast you can feel good about serving.
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Red Velvet Fudge

This rich and creamy fudge delivers all the chocolatey goodness of red velvet in bite sized form. It’s easy to make and perfect for gifting or snacking.
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Red Velvet Muffins Recipe

Red velvet cupcakes filled with cream cheese frosting, one cut open to reveal the filling, on a white platter. — Red Velvet Muffins Recipe. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget .

These moist red velvet muffins hide a sweet cream cheese center that makes every bite extra indulgent.
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Red Velvet Mug Cake

Whip up a warm, decadent red velvet cake in minutes with this easy mug cake recipe. No oven needed, just mix, microwave, and enjoy.
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Red Velvet Pancakes

A stack of chocolate pancakes filled with cream, topped with a strawberry and whipped cream, sits on a white plate next to a cup of coffee, fork, and red napkin. — Red Velvet Pancakes. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget .

These fluffy red velvet pancakes bring a fun chocolatey twist to breakfast. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or Valentine’s Day mornings.
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Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

A stack of red velvet cookies covered in pink, red, and white sprinkles, with some cookies cut in half to show the red interior. — Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These festive cookies are filled with a soft red velvet center and decorated with colorful sprinkles. Each bite reveals a fun surprise inside.
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Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

Three stacked red velvet cookies with white cream cheese frosting and red crumbs on top, set on a pink surface with more cookies in the background. — Red Velvet Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: xoxo Bella .

Soft, sweet, and full of vanilla and cocoa flavor, these red velvet sugar cookies are topped with creamy frosting that makes them irresistible.
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Starbucks Copycat Red Velvet Marble Loaf

A sliced loaf of red and white marbled cake with white frosting sits on a wooden board; more cake is visible in the background. — Starbucks Copycat Red Velvet Marble Loaf. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This homemade version of the Starbucks favorite swirls red velvet and classic loaf cake together for a stunning and delicious treat.
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Red Velvet Christmas Cake

A slice of red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting and sugared cranberries on top, served on a white plate. — Red Velvet Christmas Cake. Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

A beautiful and classic red velvet cake that fits right into your holiday dessert lineup.
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Red Velvet Cake Cookies

These soft cookies bring all the best parts of red velvet cake into one simple treat. Great for holidays, brunch spreads, or gifting.
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