Elegant Red Velvet Bundt Cake
Get ready to impress with a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious — the Elegant Red Velvet Bundt Cake.
Its deep ruby hue and velvety texture make every slice feel like a special occasion, while the subtle cocoa notes add a touch of sophistication.
Finished with a smooth cream cheese glaze or dusted with powdered sugar, this cake is the perfect centerpiece for celebrations that call for a little extra wow.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups (313g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (12g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240g) sour cream
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring (or 1-2 teaspoons gel food coloring)
Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Elegant Red Velvet Bundt Cake
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the wet mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and vanilla, beating until smooth. Add more milk if needed for desired consistency.
- Pour glaze over cooled cake and let set before serving.
Elegant Red Velvet Bundt Cake
This Elegant Red Velvet Bundt Cake is a moist, tender classic with a subtle cocoa flavor and vibrant red color, perfectly balanced by a creamy, tangy cream cheese glaze. It’s a stunning centerpiece for any occasion that calls for a touch of sophistication and indulgence.
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2½ cups (313g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (12g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240g) sour cream
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring (or 1–2 teaspoons gel food coloring)
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the wet mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and vanilla, beating until smooth. Add more milk if needed for desired consistency.
- Pour glaze over cooled cake and let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
