Red Velvet Bundt Cake
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Red Velvet Bundt Cake
Description
The Red Velvet Bundt Cake recipe features a batter made from all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, butter, oil, eggs, buttermilk, vinegar, and red food coloring. The use of vinegar and buttermilk helps tenderize the crumb and enhances the color. Mixing stages alternate flour and buttermilk additions to incorporate ingredients evenly. Optional chocolate chips folded in offer textural contrast and extra chocolate notes. The batter is baked in a greased bundt pan for 40-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. After cooling, a cream cheese frosting made with cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar is spread over the cake, adding a creamy, slightly tangy layer that pairs well with the sweet, chocolaty cake.
The bundt shape lends an elegant presentation suitable for gatherings, and the cake can be stored covered in the fridge for up to five days or frozen for longer storage. The frosting can be made and stored ahead, making assembly easier when ready to serve.
Careful preparation of the batter and avoiding overmixing ensure a tender texture. Cooling the cake before frosting prevents melting. This recipe balances classic red velvet elements with the practicality of a bundt pan bake for a satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup butter room temperature, unsalted
- 1/3 cup neutral cooking oil vegetable or canola oil, generic cooking oil
- 3 large egg
- 2 large egg yolk
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1 ounce red food coloring liquid
- 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips , optional
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 12 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
- 1/4 cup butter , room temperature (salted or unsalted)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 - 3 cups powdered sugar , to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bundt pan (see my tips above) and set aside.
- To a mixing bowl add flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder and whisk well to combine.
- In another bowl add the sugar and butter and cream together with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, 4-5 minutes.
- Add oil and mix. Add eggs and yolks, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add vanilla, vinegar and red food coloring.
- Add about 1/3 of the flour mixture and stir to combine. Add half of the buttermilk and stir to combine. Repeat, alternately adding the flour and then buttermilk, ending with flour.
- Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth into an even layer. Bake in preheated oven for 40-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool in cake pan for 10 minutes and then invert onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
For the frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add vanilla. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until frosting has the consistency and taste you desire.
- Frosting can be made days in advance. Refrigerate in an airtight container, or freeze.
Notes
- The cream cheese frosting can be prepared several days in advance and refrigerated, or frozen for up to three months; thaw overnight in the fridge before use.
- Store the finished cake covered in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- You can freeze the cake, either frosted or unfrosted, well-covered for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 869 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 869kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 104g | 35% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 79g | 158% |
| Vitamin A | 1300IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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