Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray (I like the kind that has flour in it.)
Prepare red velvet cake mix according to package directions. Set aside
For the filling:
In a separate bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and egg white.
Mix well until smooth (this will take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer)
Pour half of the red velvet cake batter into the baking dish. Spread it out as evenly as possible.
Then drop the cream cheese mixture by the spoonful onto the cake batter.
Using a spoon or a butter knife, gently swirl around the cream cheese mixture.
Now add the rest of the red velvet cake batter on top and spread it out as evenly as possible.
Put cake into oven and bake for about 40 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely.
For the frosting:
In a bowl (using an electric mixer or stand mixer) combine 4 oz. (1/2 block) of cream cheese with 1/3 cup softened butter. Add in powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
Then stir in vanilla. And lastly, mix in the milk. Mix until smooth then spread on cooled cake.
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Notes
You can use a store-bought frosting, if you prefer. You'll want to purchase a cream cheese frosting.
This cake needs to be kept refrigerated. Will keep fresh in the refrigerator for 3 days.
This cake can also be frozen. Store in an airtight container or wrap well. Cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.
If you like this recipe then you need to check out my Red Velvet Poke Cake recipe. It is SO good!