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Mile High Red Velvet Pound Cake

This decadent Mile High Red Velvet Pound Cake is vibrant, moist, and perfect for gatherings. Its rich cocoa flavor and sweet glaze make it an Instagram-worthy dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in vanilla, food coloring, and buttermilk.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool before glazing.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture. Swap some of the buttermilk for sour cream for a richer flavor. Properly grease and flour your bundt pan to avoid sticking.