Description
A rich and moist red velvet pound cake with a velvety texture.
Ingredients
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For the Pound Cake:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 10 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon red gel food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add in the sugar. Keep mixing until the texture becomes light, fluffy, and almost cloud-like—this step is key and usually takes about 5 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. This helps create that classic, velvety pound cake texture.
Mix in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated, followed by the red gel food coloring. The color won’t make it bright red, but it deepens the richness and gives the cake that signature velvet tone.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture into the batter, alternating with the buttermilk. Always start and end with the flour mixture to keep the batter smooth and balanced.
Finish by mixing in the vinegar—it enhances the texture and gives the cake a subtle softness you’ll notice in every bite.
Grease an 18-cup bundt pan generously, making sure every curve is coated. Pour in the batter and spread it evenly.
Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (or with just a few moist crumbs—never wet batter).
Let the cake rest in the pan for 10–15 minutes before turning it out onto a rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, prepare the glaze. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy. Start slow to avoid a sugar cloud in your kitchen, then increase the speed as it blends.
Add the milk gradually until you reach your desired consistency—thick enough to cling, but soft enough to drizzle.
Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze generously over the top. Sprinkle with chopped pecans if you like a bit of crunch.
Let the glaze set slightly, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be frosted with cream cheese icing.
- Pairs well with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mile High Red Velvet Pound Cake