Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze, a dessert that beautifully balances rich flavors and stunning presentation. This elegant cake, with its vibrant red hue and creamy glaze, is perfect for celebrations or as a satisfying treat at home. Each bite offers a moist, tender texture thanks to buttermilk and butter, while the velvety cream cheese glaze adds an irresistible finish. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this decadent delight that promises to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
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 liquid or gel red food coloring
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla and vinegar.
In a separate bowl, sift together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix buttermilk with red food coloring in another bowl.
Gradually combine dry ingredients and red buttermilk into the batter until just incorporated.
Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 75-85 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
For glaze, beat softened cream cheese and gradually add powdered sugar; mix in milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 80 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overmix the batter to ensure tenderness. Adjust food coloring for desired intensity.