Ridiculously Easy Peppermint-Glazed Red Velvet Bundt Cake

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    339 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Ridiculously Easy Peppermint-Glazed Red Velvet Bundt Cake

This festive one-bowl, no-mixer Red Velvet Bundt Cake couldn't be easier but it also couldn't be more delicious or more perfect for a holiday celebration!

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Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • ½ cup Neutral flavored oil
  • ½ cup butter I use salted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder not Dutch or dark cocoa
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed (don't use dark brown sugar)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Red food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

For the glaze:

  • ¼ cup water
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon mint extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

For the cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (177˚C). Spray a large Bundt pan with baking spray. Rub with a paper towel to coat all of the surfaces including the interior of the center core. Spray again lightly over all the surfaces. (Note** Don’t try to make this cake in a smaller Bundt pan as it will overflow. See notes above under Café Tips.) Place a piece of parchment paper or foil on a work surface and place a cooling rack on top.
  2. Spray a large Bundt pan with baking spray. Rub with a paper towel to coat all of the surfaces including the interior of the center core. Spray again lightly over all the surfaces.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  4. Combine oil, butter and water in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat for 2-3 minutes on high power until the butter is melted. Whisk in the cocoa and buttermilk. Stir well to combine.
  5. Add both sugars, the eggs and the vanilla extract. Whisk until well incorporated.
  6. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the top of the batter and whisk well until any small lumps of baking soda have disappeared. Add the flour and whisk well again until smooth.
  7. Lastly, add the red food color and vinegar and stir until well incorporated.
  8. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the top springs back lightly when touched or a toothpick entered into a center area of the cake comes out clean. The best way to tell if a cake is done is to use an instant thermometer. The temp should read 200-205º F. when the cake is done.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes then brush the top liberally with the peppermint glaze. Turn the cake out onto the prepared cooling rack and slowly brush the entire exterior with the glaze. Use it all up. Some of it will drip off onto the parchment paper or foil, but most of it will be absorbed.
  10. Allow the cake to cool completely before trying to move it. Trust me!

For the glaze:

  1. Toward the end of the baking time, prepare the glaze by mixing all ingredients together until nice and smooth in a small bowl. If you have trouble getting the lumps out, you can microwave the mixture for 30-60 seconds then stir again.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
  • If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn't have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 354mg (15%) Potassium 66mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 207IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 339kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 354mg 15%
Potassium 66mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 207IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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