Cannabis Infused Red Velvet Cake Recipe — 5 Tips

This cannabis infused red velvet cake recipe from Herbistry420 is one of the easiest cannabis edibles you can make. It starts with a Betty Crocker box mix, swaps the regular oil for infused MCT oil, and adds leftover honey pulp from a previous infusion run — creating a potent, honey-forward cannabis infused red velvet cake that looks stunning and hits hard.

What Makes This Cannabis Infused Red Velvet Cake Recipe Special?

Most cannabis cake recipes call for cannabutter or cannabis coconut oil. This infused MCT oil cake recipe uses MCT oil instead — it is flavorless, easy to dose, and binds THC efficiently. The bonus ingredient is 8g of honey pulp (the leftover sludge from making infused honey), which adds a second layer of cannabis and a noticeable honey sweetness throughout the cake.

Ingredients for Cannabis Infused Red Velvet Cake

Everything below makes one standard 9-inch layer cake (two layers). This is a honey pulp red velvet cake, so you will need leftover infusion material on top of your regular infused oil.

Cake Batter

• 1 box Betty Crocker Red Velvet Cake Mix
• 3 large eggs
• 200ml water
• 105ml cannabis infused MCT oil (substituted 1-for-1 for the regular oil called for on the box)
• 8g leftover honey pulp (from making cannabis infused honey)

Cream Cheese Frosting Cannabis Cake Topping

• ~60g full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
• ~115g unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ~2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt (optional, if using unsalted butter)

5 Tips for the Best Cannabis Infused Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Tip 1: Substitute Infused MCT Oil 1-for-1

The box calls for regular vegetable oil. Replace it exactly with 105ml of your cannabis infused MCT oil — same volume, no other changes. MCT oil is flavorless and nearly identical in cooking behavior to vegetable oil, so the cake bakes and rises perfectly. This infused MCT oil cake recipe approach works for any box mix, not just red velvet.

Tip 2: Add the Honey Pulp to the Batter

If you have leftover honey pulp from making cannabis infused honey, stir in 8g with the other wet ingredients. This honey pulp red velvet cake technique adds a second infusion source and a distinct honey sweetness you can taste in every bite. If you do not have pulp, simply skip it — the cake still works without it.

Tip 3: Bake at 180°C (356°F) and Watch the Timer

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 23 to 28 minutes. Start checking at 23 minutes — insert a toothpick into the center and pull it out clean. Ovens vary, so do not rely on the box time alone. The cakes should spring back lightly when pressed in the center.

Tip 4: Bring Dairy to Room Temperature for the Frosting

This is the most important tip for the cream cheese frosting cannabis cake topping. Cold cream cheese and cold butter will not blend smoothly — you will get lumps no matter how long you mix. Pull both from the fridge at least 1 hour before you plan to make the frosting. Room-temperature dairy blends into a silky, spreadable consistency in about 2 minutes of mixing.

Tip 5: Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting

A warm cake melts frosting. Once your layers come out of the oven, let them cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour — longer in a warm kitchen. If you are impatient, transfer the pans to the fridge for 20 minutes after 30 minutes of counter cooling. Only frost the cannabis infused red velvet cake recipe once the layers are fully cool to the touch.

How to Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

Beat the room-temperature butter until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the room-temperature cream cheese and beat until fully combined with no lumps. Add the sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating on low to avoid a sugar cloud. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium for another minute until smooth and spreadable. The cream cheese frosting cannabis cake topping should hold soft peaks and spread easily without running.

Dosage Warning

Fordee described this cannabis infused red velvet cake recipe as “uncomfortably strong.” The combination of a full batch of infused MCT oil plus 8g of honey pulp distributed across the entire cake means each slice can carry a very significant dose. Know the potency of your infusion before you cut and serve. Start with a small slice and wait at least 2 hours before taking more.

Keep this cake clearly labeled and away from children, pets, and anyone who has not consented.