This easy red velvet pound cake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
RED VELVET POUND CAKE
This easy red velvet pound cake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- INSTRUCTIONS
- C. butter or margarine
- /2 C. shortening
- C. sugar
- eggs
- tsp. vanilla
- oz. bottle red food coloring 2 T.
- C. all-purpose flour
Instructions
- /2 tsp. baking soda
- /2 tsp. salt
- /2 C. cocoa
- C. buttermilk
- Cream Cheese Frosting (below)
- NOTES
- How to make it :
- Cream butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and food coloring. Sift together flour, soda, salt, and cocoa. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until cake tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto serving plate. Spread with frosting, sprinkle with nuts if desired.Cream Cheese Frosting1- 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese softened1 stick butter1- 1 lb. box confectioner’s sugar1 tsp. vanilla
Tips for the Best RED VELVET POUND CAKE
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking red velvet pound cake.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.