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Moist Red Velvet Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

A slice cut from a vibrant red velvet bundt cake topped with thick, dripping cream cheese glaze.
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This recipe delivers a moist, rich red velvet bundt cake, perfect for holidays or any special occasion. It features a classic cocoa flavor and is finished with a simple, tangy cream cheese glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ounce red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until the color is uniform.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  8. Invert the cake onto the wire rack and allow it to cool completely before glazing.
  9. To make the cream cheese glaze, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  10. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until combined. Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk. Mix until smooth, adding the second tablespoon of milk if needed to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  11. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled red velvet bundt cake. Slice and serve this showstopper red velvet dessert.

Notes

  • For a deeper red color, use a high-quality gel food coloring instead of liquid.
  • If you prefer a cream cheese swirl inside the cake, reserve 1/3 of the batter and swirl it with 4 ounces of softened cream cheese mixed with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla before pouring into the pan.
  • This recipe makes a tender red velvet cake that holds up well to heavy glazes.

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