Red Velvet Loaf Cake Recipe
Red Velvet Loaf Cake Recipe is a rich and moist cake with a vibrant red color and a soft, tender crumb. This delicious Red Velvet Loaf Cake combines cocoa, buttermilk, and cream cheese frosting to create a sweet and slightly tangy flavor.
Equipment
- Loaf pan (9×5 inch)
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer / hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Sifter for dry ingredients
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For The Cake:
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 125 g unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 3.4 oz instant white chocolate pudding mix
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring gel preferred
For The Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 125 g icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat And Get Your Pan Ready
- Start by preheating your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter, then line it with parchment paper. Leave a little extra hanging over the edges so you can easily lift the cake out later.
Step 2: Combine The Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Give it a gentle stir and set it aside for now.
Step 3: Cream Butter And Sugar, Add Eggs
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until everything is fully combined.
Step 4: Mix Wet And Dry Ingredients
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in portions, alternating with the buttermilk start and finish with the flour. Mix gently until smooth. Finally, stir in the red food colouring, white vinegar, and instant white chocolate pudding mix until everything is evenly blended.
Step 5: Bake The Loaf
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes. To check if it’s done, insert a toothpick in the center it should come out clean. Let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully lift it out using the parchment overhang and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: Make And Spread The Frosting
- In a bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and a pinch of salt. Gradually beat in the icing sugar until creamy. Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly on top. Slice, serve, and enjoy!