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    Published: Feb 10, 2022 · Modified: Jan 27, 2023 by Sloane · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    Red Velvet Bundt Cake

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    A red velvet bundt cake with a velvety smooth texture and luscious cream cheese frosting that pairs beautifully with a glass of red wine!

    slice of red velvet bundt cake on plate with glass of wine in foreground
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    This red velvet bundt cake is as good as it gets! It perfectly moist & flavorful with that eye-catching bright red color. The batter comes together in a flash, and like with all bundt cakes, decorating a simple, no-fuss process. Bake it for girls night, a festive party, or just for fun! And of course enjoy a slice or two with a glass of your favorite red wine.

    straight on shot of interior of red velvet bundt cake

    Ingredients

    • All-Purpose Flour: You'll need about three cups of unbleached all-purpose flour.
    • Cocoa Powder: Just a ¼ cup gives this cake the perfect subtle chocolate flavor.
    • Baking Soda: Be sure your baking soda is fresh by testing a small amount in vinegar. 
    • Unsalted Butter: You'll need about 1 ½ sticks of room temperature butter.
    • Granulated Sugar: This recipe does require a lot of sugar, but I assure you the cake is not overly sweet!
    • Neutral Oil: Using both oil and butter gives this cake a super moist texture without losing out on the butter taste. 
    • Eggs: Bring your eggs to room temperature quickly by placing them a bowl of warm water. 
    • Buttermilk: Buttermilk is key to a good red velvet cake recipe. It adds moisture and lovely tangy taste that makes red velvet so unique. 
    • Plain Whole Milk Greek Yogurt: Instead of a full cup of buttermilk, you'll need a half cup with a half cup of yogurt. Yogurt adds even more moisture and still give the cake that tangy taste. 
    • Vanilla Extract: Always need a good amount of quality vanilla to make an outstanding cake!
    • Distilled White Vinegar: Vinegar helps to activate the baking soda to ensure the cake rises well. 
    • Red Food Gel: Food gel is much more powerful than food coloring. I like Americolor food gel!
    • Cream Cheese: You'll need a half block of cream cheese for the frosting. It mixes better when it is cold, so need to bring it to room temperature. 
    • Powdered Sugar: Add the powdered sugar slowly when making the frosting to avoid making a huge mess. Add more or less depending on the level of sweetness you like. 
    • Heavy Cream: Add a tablespoon of heavy cream at a time to bring the frosting to the right consistency. 
    ingredients for cake recipe
    dry ingredients whisked together in white bowl
    wet ingredients colored by red food gel in glass measuring cup
    oil and eggs mixed into butter-sugar mixture in glass bowl
    cake batter in glass bowl
    cake batter in bundt pan
    red velvet bundt cake with cream cheese frosting on marble cake stand

    FAQ

    Can I make this red velvet cake without buttermilk?

    Technically yes you can swap the buttermilk for an equal amount of whole milk, but it likely will not be as flavorful or have that classic tangy taste that makes red velvet so unique.

    What food coloring is best for baking?

    I recommend using food gel, rather than regular food coloring. Food gel is much more potent, so you can use less and it will give your cake a more intense color!

    How to store this bundt cake:

    This bundt cake lasts about 3 days in air-tight container stored at room temperature. It can also be cut into individual slices, wrapped in plastic wrap, and stored in a freezer bag to be frozen for up to 3 months.

    four slices cut form red velvet bundt cake and leaned up against each other
    red velvet bundt cake with cream cheese frosting on marble cake stand and cut to reveal interior

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    red velvet bundt cake slice on white plate

    Baking in grams

    All of the recipes on this blog are carefully developed to create incredibly delicious baked goods that you can easily recreate in your own kitchen with success. The only way this is possible is to standardize the way ingredients are measured - by weight. Volume measurements are extremely inaccurate and leave room for significant errors. Not all measuring cups are made equally, so your one cup of flour will be different from my one cup of flour. By providing precise measurements in grams (aside from minor ingredients, which are given in tsp/tbsp), I can ensure that you can make the recipe accurately and with less cleanup! All you need is this kitchen scale. 

    If this still isn't enough to convince you, I have provided volume measurements in the recipe card. If you are interested in understanding the conversions, this is the best conversion chart.

    But trust me, once you try baking in grams you'll never turn back!

    Happy baking! x

    slice of red velvet bundt cake on plate with glass of wine in foreground
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    Red Velvet Bundt Cake

    A red velvet bundt cake with a velvety smooth texture and luscious cream cheese frosting that pairs beautifully with a glass of red wine! 
    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Servings1 bundt cake
    Coursecake
    CuisineAmerican
    AuthorSloane
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    Ingredients

    For the bundt cake:

    • 375 g 3 cups + 1 ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 42 g ¼ cup dutch process cocoa powder
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 175 g 12 ½ tablespoon unsalted butter (room temp)
    • 412 g 2 cups + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 156 g ¾ cup + 1 ½ teaspoon neutral oil
    • 3 eggs, room temp
    • 175 g ¾ cup + 1 teaspoon buttermilk (room temp)
    • 175 g ¾ cup + 1 teaspoon whole milk plain greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • 2 teaspoon vinegar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon red food gel

    For the cream cheese frosting:

    • 4 oz cream cheese, cold
    • 170 g 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • 2-3 tablespoon heavy cream

    Instructions

    For the bundt cake:

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Grease a 12 cup bundt pan by brushing 1 tablespoon of melted butter all over with a pastry brush, then coat with granulated sugar.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large glass measuring cup, combine the buttermilk and yogurt and warm in the microwave for about 20 seconds or so to bring to room temp. Stir in the vanilla, vinegar, and red food gel. Set aside.
    • In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together until fully combined. Pour in the vegetable oil and eggs and beat until completely combined. Scrape down the bowl to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
    • Next, alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture in thirds as the stand mixer mixes on low speed. Mix until just combined. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
    • Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing out the top with a rubber spatula.
    • Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Allow the cake to cool for no more than 10 minutes in the pan, then immediately use a knife to gently loosen the sides and turn out onto a cooling rack.
    • Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.

    For the cream cheese frosting:

    • In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
    • Slowly add in the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until fully combined.
    • Add a couple tablespoons of heavy cream. Add more heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until the frosting has reached the desired consistency. (add more for a more pourable glaze, or less for a thicker frosting)

    For assembly:

    • Once the cake has cooled, top with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!

    Notes

    • This bundt cake lasts about 3 days in air-tight container stored at room temperature. It can also be cut into individual slices, wrapped in plastic wrap, and stored in a freezer bag to be frozen for up to 3 months.
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    1. Sugey Barreto says

      February 15, 2023 at 9:54 pm

      Hello! Can I bake it in a round 9 inches cake pan instead? I want to make a birthday cake.
      Thank you for the recipe!!

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      • Sloane says

        February 17, 2023 at 12:02 pm

        Hi! I haven't tested it in a 9 inch pan before, but it should work just fine. I believe this recipe would make two fairly thick 9 inch layers, so I would recommend using either two 9x3" round pans or three 9x2" round pans. I'm not sure what the exact bake time would be, but I would check around the 30 minute mark. Let me know how it turns out if you try it!

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        • Sugey Barreto says

          February 17, 2023 at 4:16 pm

          Thank so much for taking the time to reply to my message!!

          Reply

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