

This Red Velvet Cayenne Cake was made for the bold, assertive, and daring Aries! It starts with Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Red Velvet Cake Mix and ends with an irresistible cream cheese frosting and a truly showstopping design—a reflection of Aries’ energetic and competitive nature. (After all, who can outdo crimson-colored cream cheese frosting?!) Inside, there’s a burst of cayenne pepper spice that asserts itself in the most wonderful way, yet is still accessible enough for the spice-averse. The tangy cream cheese frosting perfectly complements and tempers the zing of the cayenne. No matter what sign you are, you can’t help but be energized by this cake. With its irresistible pop of color and daring flavor profile, it’s sure to turn heads at your next celebration!


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This recipe has a subtle hint of spice at the end of each bite, which is quite lovely. But if you’d like to make it more or less spicy, no worries. Simply increase or decrease the amount of cayenne in the recipe by 1/4-1/2 teaspoon.









