Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze, a dessert that brings color and flavor to your table. This stunning cake features a rich, moist texture complemented by a smooth, creamy glaze, making it perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a treat to enjoy with friends and family. The vibrant red hue not only captivates the eye but also makes it a standout centerpiece for any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Serve it at your next gathering and watch as it quickly becomes a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (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 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 oz (2 tbsp) red food coloring, liquid or gel
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a bundt or tube pan.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract and vinegar.
- In another bowl, sift cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix red food coloring with buttermilk in a separate bowl.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mix to the batter until just combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 75-85 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- While cooling, beat together the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing, then slowly mix in milk until reaching a pourable consistency. Stir in vanilla extract and drizzle over cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg