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Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Learn how to make a moist and delicious red velvet bundt cake with our easy, step-by-step guide. Perfect for any occasion!

This Red Velvet Bundt Cake is rich, moist, and topped with a creamy cream cheese glaze. With its stunning deep red color and hint of cocoa, this classic cake is perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion! 🎂❤️

Ingredients

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For the Red Velvet Bundt Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 34 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prepare the Pan:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan.
  • Make the Cake Batter:

    • In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
    • In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring.
    • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
  • Bake the Cake:

    • Pour batter into the Bundt pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
  • Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:

    • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
    • Drizzle over the cooled cake.
  • Serve & Enjoy:

    • Let the glaze set before slicing. Enjoy this rich and velvety treat!

Notes

  • For a deeper cocoa flavor, add an extra teaspoon of cocoa powder.
  • For extra moisture, replace ½ cup of oil with unsweetened applesauce.
  • Decorate with sprinkles, white chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts for a festive touch.