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Red Velvet Pound Cake

This Red Velvet Pound Cake is a showstopper! With its rich flavor and stunning color, it's perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix
  • 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix, dry 3.4 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Loaf pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Grease your loaf pan with vegetable oil or non-stick spray.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Step 4: In another bowl, whisk together the red velvet cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on medium speed until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Step 9: Prepare the glaze by beating together cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Step 10: Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set before slicing.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the cake mix with a gluten-free variety.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Consider adding chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.