Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
– 4 large eggs
– 2 tablespoons red food coloring
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
Creating a Red Velvet Pound Cake is straightforward with these easy-to-follow steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Add Red Coloring and Vanilla: Stir in the red food coloring and vanilla extract until evenly mixed.
6. Add Dry Ingredients Gradually: Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
7. Add Vinegar: Finally, stir in the white vinegar. This will react with the baking soda to create a fluffy texture.
8. Pour Into Bundt Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Then, carefully turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Frost or Dust: Once cool, you can dust the cake with powdered sugar or top it with cream cheese frosting of your choice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 slices
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 4g