This Red Velvet Bundt Cake is a stunning dessert perfect for holiday gatherings and Christmas parties. With its vibrant red color and rich flavor, it makes an eye-catching centerpiece for any festive table.

The cake is moist and tender, topped with a creamy cream cheese glaze that enhances its deliciousness. It’s an ideal choice for holiday treats and can be beautifully decorated to match various Christmas cake designs.

Delicious Red Velvet Bundt Cake Recipe

This Red Velvet Bundt Cake features a soft, velvety texture and a hint of cocoa, making it a delightful addition to your Christmas baking recipes. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Glaze: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and pourable.
8. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
9. Serve: Slice and serve the cake as a delightful addition to your holiday festivities.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 10-12 slices
• Calories: 350kcal
• Fat: 18g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 45g