Ooooh, rich and beautiful! ❤️✨ Red Velvet Pound Cake is a luscious twist on classic pound cake with that signature velvety texture and subtle cocoa flavor, plus the gorgeous red color. Perfect for celebrations or an indulgent treat!
🎂❤️ Red Velvet Pound Cake
Ingredients:
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1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup buttermilk, room temp
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2 tbsp red food coloring
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp white vinegar
Instructions:
1. Prep Oven & Pan:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar:
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
4. Add Eggs:
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
5. Add Wet Ingredients:
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Mix in vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
6. Combine Batter:
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently until combined but don’t overmix.
7. Bake:
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Bake 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool & Serve:
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Let cool in pan 15 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Optional:
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Top with cream cheese frosting for that classic red velvet finish!
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Sprinkle powdered sugar or drizzle white chocolate.
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