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red velvet pound cake

Red Velvet Pound Cake

A rich and moist Red Velvet Pound Cake topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any special occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 15
Author: Jessica Harmon

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • cups granulated sugar
  • 10 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • cups buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring gel
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons hot water

Instructions

For the Cake:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and thoroughly grease a 12-cup bundt pan, ensuring every nook is coated to prevent sticking. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well mixed and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, blend the wet ingredients: buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vegetable oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Whisk until you achieve a smooth, vibrant mixture. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Carefully turn the cake out onto a cooling rack and let it cool completely. Remove a small amount of cake from the bottom side, crumble it into fine pieces, and reserve these crumbs for decoration later.

For the Frosting:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing in half a cup at a time, until the frosting is thick and well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and slowly add hot water, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency—thick and luscious, perfect for drizzling.
  • Generously spoon or drizzle the frosting over the cooled cake, letting it cascade down the sides. Finish with a sprinkle of reserved cake crumbs on top, adding a decorative touch and extra texture. Serve and enjoy the rich, velvety delight of this stunning red velvet pound cake!