Description
Red velvet cream cheese bundt cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, moist layers and creamy frosting. Southern baking traditions shine through this classic cake’s elegant presentation and indulgent flavor profile. Guests will savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups (591 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (237 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 1.75 cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (237 ml) buttermilk
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsps milk
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Setup: Position oven rack to middle position and warm to 350F (175C), meticulously greasing a 10-cup Bundt pan with butter and light flour dusting to ensure seamless cake release.
- Cream Cheese Preparation: Whip cream cheese mixture until luxuriously smooth, blending all filling components into a silky, uniform texture, then reserve for later cake assembly.
- Batter Foundation: Sift together dry ingredients in one bowl while creaming butter and sugar in another until achieving a light, fluffy consistency that forms the cake’s structural base.
- Flavor Integration: Introduce eggs individually, allowing complete incorporation after each addition, then infuse vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring to develop the signature crimson tone and complex flavor profile.
- Batter Harmony: Gradually merge dry ingredients and buttermilk into wet mixture, gently folding until a uniform, velvety batter forms without overmixing, which could compromise cake’s delicate texture.
- Layering Technique: Pour half the red velvet batter into prepared pan, strategically distributing cream cheese filling across the surface while maintaining a precise distance from pan edges to ensure clean, professional presentation.
- Final Assembly: Carefully cover cream cheese filling with remaining batter, using a spatula to create an elegant, level surface that promises a visually appealing and structurally sound cake.
- Baking Precision: Bake for 50-55 minutes, utilizing the toothpick test to confirm perfect doneness, then allow cake to rest in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Glaze Finishing: Craft a decadent cream cheese glaze by blending ingredients until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency, then artfully drizzle over the fully cooled cake to add a luxurious final touch.
Notes
- Prevent Cake Discoloration: Add a small amount of cocoa powder to balance the red food coloring’s intensity, ensuring a rich, deep red color without fading during baking.
- Temperature Control for Cream Cheese Filling: Keep cream cheese and eggs at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smoother, lump-free filling that integrates perfectly into the cake batter.
- Avoid Overmixing Danger: Gently fold dry ingredients and buttermilk just until combined to maintain the cake’s tender crumb and prevent developing tough, dense texture.
- Glaze Application Technique: Allow cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting and ensure a clean, professional-looking finish that sets beautifully on the cake’s surface.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg