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Starbucks Red Velvet Loaf Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious Starbucks Red Velvet Loaf at home with this easy copycat recipe. Perfect for the holidays, Valentine's Day, or any special occasion.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 469 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons Red food coloring
Icing
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Whip in the eggs, vanilla extract, yogurt and milk.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet.
  6. Separate the batter into two more or less equal portions. Add the cocoa powder and red food coloring to one portion of the batter.
  7. Add the two batters alternately to a parchment-lined loaf pan. Then, Using a butter knife, swirl the batters together.
  8. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Set aside to cool completely.
  9. Whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract to make the icing.
  10. Pour the icing over the loaf.
  11. Remove from pan and slice to serve.

Notes

  • Some red coloring has a slight aftertaste. Make sure you use food coloring labeled "no taste red."
  • If you notice the top of your loaf is browning too quickly, create a tent out of aluminum foil and loosely cover it. This will prevent it from burning while still allowing the inside to cook through.
  • You can also make a cream cheese frosting if you prefer.
  • You can make this as cupcakes. Just divide the batter evenly into a lined cupcake tin and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean.
  • Some red coloring has a slight aftertaste. Make sure you use food coloring labeled "no taste red."
  • If you notice the top of your loaf is browning too quickly, create a tent out of aluminum foil and loosely cover it. This will prevent it from burning while still allowing the inside to cook through.
  • You can also make a cream cheese frosting if you prefer.
  • You can make this as cupcakes. Just divide the batter evenly into a lined cupcake tin and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean.

Nutrition Information

Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 333mg (14%) Potassium 155mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 56g (112%) Vitamin A 573IU (11%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469

% Daily Value*

Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 75g 25%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 333mg 14%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 56g 112%
Vitamin A 573IU 11%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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