Description
An elegant and delicious Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake perfect for any occasion, featuring a rich flavor and creamy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp gel red food coloring
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat together the sugar and oil.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before preparing the glaze by mixing the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
For best results, use gel food coloring for a more vibrant color. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: red velvet, bundt cake, dessert, cream cheese glaze, celebrations