Red Velvet Pound Cake Recipe With Cream Cheese Glaze

Indulge in the vibrant hues and velvety texture of our Moist Red Velvet Pound Cake. Infused with a subtle chocolate flavor, this delicious cake carries the iconic red color, creating a picture-perfect centerpiece for special occasions.

Topped with a rich cream cheese glaze, it boasts a fine crumb and a tender crumb. Scroll down to the bottom of the post to find the detailed recipe card!

I personally love this cake any time of year but thanksgiving really makes this a showstopper dessert.

Let’s start with what ingredients you need for this red velvet bundt cake recipe:

RED VELVET CAKE:

1. 3/4 cup vegetable oil: This contributes to the moistness of the cake. Vegetable oil is a fat that doesn’t solidify at room temperature, which helps the cake maintain a soft and tender texture.
2. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened: Butter gives the cake richness, flavor, and contributes to its soft crumb. Using unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
3. 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature: This adds a slight tanginess and richness to the cake, giving it depth of flavor.
4. 2 cups granulated sugar: This sweetens the cake and also contributes to its texture. Sugar helps in the creaming process, which aerates the batter and gives the cake its lightness.
5. 2 large eggs, brought to room temp: Eggs provide structure, moisture, and richness to the cake. Room temperature eggs mix evenly into the batter and produce a uniform texture throughout.
6. 1 cup buttermilk: Buttermilk brings a slight tang and helps react with the baking soda, which aids in rising. It also tenderizes the gluten in the flour, resulting in a softer crumb.
7. 2 tsp vanilla extract: This adds flavor to the cake.
8. 1 tsp white vinegar: Vinegar reacts with baking soda (an acid reacting with a base) to help the cake rise. It also sharpens the red color in some red velvet recipes.
9. 2 tbsp red food coloring: This gives the cake its iconic red hue.
10. 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, scooped and leveled: The main structural component of the cake. It provides the framework for the cake’s crumb.
11. 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder: Adds a subtle chocolate flavor to the cake.
12. 1 tsp baking soda: A leavening agent that reacts with the acid (from buttermilk and vinegar) to help the cake rise.
13. 1/2 tsp salt: Enhances flavor and balances the sweetness.

CREAM CHEESE GLAZE:

1. 4 oz cream cheese, room temp: Provides a tangy flavor and creamy base for the glaze. Being at room temperature ensures a smooth consistency when mixed.
2. 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar: Sweetens the glaze and gives it structure.
3. 3 tbsp milk: Adjusts the consistency of the glaze, making it pourable.
4. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract: Adds flavor to the glaze.

FAQs:

Where to Serve:This beautiful cake is the perfect centerpiece for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any special occasions where a touch of red makes everything more magical.

What are some other red velvet recipes to check out?

• Easy Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
• Christmas Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookie Bars
• Amazing Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies
• Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cake In A Jar
• Red Velvet Caramel Cupcakes