Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Mix

I’ve had a little obsession with hot cocoa lately, so much so, that I gave away jars as gifts this year during the Holiday Season. Now, with Valentine’s day only a few days away, I wanted to create a new red velvet hot cocoa mix, fitting for the season of love. 

RED VELVET HOT COCOA MIX

Sweet and decadent red velvet hot cocoa mix that tastes just like red velvet cake! Easy to layer and assemble to give out as gifts during the holidays.

The inspiration for this mix came from everyone’s love for both red velvet cake and hot cocoa. Paired together, for a deliciously sweet, rich hot chocolatey treat.

Secret Ingredients

The secret to this red velvet hot cocoa mix is in the ingredients. Store-bought red velvet cake mix is what gives the hot cocoa its rich cake-like cocoa flavor, which tastes even more wonderful topped with marshmallows.

Heat Treating

Because the red velvet cake mix is technically raw, it’s important to first heat treat the mix for removal of any harmful bacteria. When boiling water or milk is poured over the cocoa (cake) mix, it’s technically heat treated, but I recommend heat treating at a higher temp, just to be on the safe side. This is easy to do and will only take an additional 5-10 minutes time.

HOW TO TOAST FLOUR/CAKE MIX

1. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment or silpat.
3. Evenly spread the flour/cake mix onto the baking sheet.
4. Toast in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
5. Cool completely before adding to the cocoa mix.

Ingredients Notes

A note about the ingredients. Unfortunately this recipe is not dairy or gluten free, but you could always substitute the ingredients. Try coconut milk powder in place of dry milk powder and a gluten free red velvet cake mix.

Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Mix

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• Author: Posh Little Designs
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 10
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 jar 1x
• Category: drinks
• Method: hot chocolate
• Cuisine: dessert

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Description

Sweet and decadent red velvet hot cocoa mix that tastes just like red velvet cake! Easy to layer and assemble to give out as gifts during the holidays.

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Ingredients

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Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Mix

• 3/4 cup Dry Milk Powder
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Natural Unsweetened Hershey's Bakers Powder
• 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1/2 cup Red Velvet Cake Mix - Heat treated.
• 1 pint size Mason Jar
• Festive Sprinkles

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Instructions

Toast/Heat Treat Flour Mix:

• Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment or silpat.
• Evenly spread the flour/cake mix onto the baking sheet.
• Toast for 5-10 minutes be careful not to burn.
• Cool completely before adding to the cocoa mix.

Hot Cocoa Mix Assembly

1. Measure each ingredient and layer in mason jar in the following order:
2. Dry milk powder,
3. cake mix,
4. powdered sugar,
5. cocoa powder,
6. sprinkles.
7. Seal each jar and decorate.
8. Add an instruction tag to each jar of hot cocoa.
9. Gift!

Preparation:

1. Shake sealed jar well to mix layers. Or dump entire jar of hot cocoa into a bowl and stir until evenly combined.
2. Add 1/4 cup of blended mix to mug and top with 1 cup or 8 oz boiling water.
3. You can also try regular milk or plant based milk for a richer hot cocoa.
4. Top with homemade marshmallows, sprinkles, or a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy!

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This mix is not only easy to assemble, but an inexpensive Valentine’s or even Christmas gift idea for friends and loved ones. It would also make for adorable party favor!

Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Variations

Although the red velvet hot cocoa mix is delicious as is, there are a variety of toppings you can add to the mix to enhance the flavor even more. From chocolate chips and white chocolate chips, to mini marshmallows, sprinkles and more!

Happy homemade gifting!

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