Red Velvet Bundt Cake Recipe

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  • August 10, 2025
Breakfast

Red velvet cake is a timeless classic, and when made in a bundt pan, it looks even more stunning and elegant. This moist, vibrant red cake is topped with a rich cream cheese glaze and sprinkled with red velvet crumbs for a perfect finish. Whether you’re baking for a celebration or simply want a treat, this red velvet bundt cake is a showstopper.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp cocoa powder

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil

  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • 2 tbsp red food coloring

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2–3 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.

  3. In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until well combined.

  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until smooth.

Step 2: Bake

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.

  2. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Glaze

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk (a tablespoon at a time) and mix until you get a pourable glaze consistency.

Step 4: Decorate

  1. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the top.

  2. Crumble a small piece of the cake (or use cake trimmings) and sprinkle over the glaze for a beautiful red velvet crumb finish.

Tips for the Best Red Velvet Bundt Cake

  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature.

  • Don’t overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake tender.

  • Let the cake cool fully before glazing to avoid melting the cream cheese topping.

To better understand the process and see each step clearly, please watch the video at the end of this post. Visual guidance can make the baking experience easier and more enjoyable!

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