Red Velvet Bundt Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of this Red Velvet Bundt Cake. Moist and tender, with a hint of cocoa and a striking red hue, this cake is a showstopper at any gathering. Topped with a luscious cream cheese icing, it’s a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 bundt cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose/plain flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups buttermilk (at room temperature)
- 10 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ¾ cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring gel
Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
- Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C and grease a 12-cup bundt pan. Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, butter, oil, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Bake for 40-50 mins.
- Icing: Blend cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in vanilla and hot water until desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cake and decorate with cake crumbs.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.
- For a deeper red color, use more food coloring gel.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Red Velvet, Bundt Cake, Cream Cheese Icing, Dessert, Baking, Homemade
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