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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

A moist and rich red velvet bundt cake layered with smooth cream cheese frosting, perfect for festive occasions or a decadent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and well blended.
  5. Pour batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the cream cheese frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  9. Once the cake is completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting over the top or slice and serve alongside.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter to enhance the cocoa taste or garnish with fresh berries for a festive touch.