Grown-up Southern boys each have a love of their Mama’s red velvet cake. Luckily, those of us whose Mamas baked straight from the Dunkin Hines box can also enjoy this awesome dessert — and not just because it comes in a box now. Just try this red velvet cake with cream cheese icing recipe. A rising star in the world of cupcakes and now ice cream, red velvet ranges from shockingly bright red in color to darker shades of reddish brown, depending on the amount of cocoa and food coloring you use. We’ve mastered a happy medium and top ours with a rich cream cheese frosting (photo credit via bionicgrrl on Flickr)

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