Description
Indulge in the vibrant and delicious Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze, a dessert that dazzles both the eyes and the palate. This elegant cake combines rich cocoa flavor with a striking red hue, creating a visually stunning centerpiece for any gathering. Each slice is perfectly moist thanks to buttermilk, while the optional cream cheese glaze adds a delightful sweetness that enhances the overall experience. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, holiday, or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cake is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
- 2 cups cake flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 oz (2 tbsp) red food coloring, liquid or gel
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for optional glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream (for optional glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for optional glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 12-cup bundt pan.
- Cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 5-6 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next.
- Mix in vanilla extract and distilled white vinegar.
- In another bowl, sift together cake flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a small bowl or cup, combine buttermilk with red food coloring until blended.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and red buttermilk mixture into the batter, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan. Gently tap it on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 75-85 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the optional cream cheese glaze, beat softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing.
- Slowly incorporate milk until you reach your desired consistency for drizzling.
- Stir in vanilla extract before drizzling it over your cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg