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How to Bake a Perfect Red Velvet Loaf Cake

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Ingredients
 

  • Red Velvet Cake
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring adjust based on desired color intensity
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Make the Red Velvet Cake
  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cake out of the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  • Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and beat until fully combined.
  • Frost and Serve
  • Frost the Cake: Once the loaf cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  • Serve: Slice and serve the Red Velvet Loaf Cake. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.