Description
This Red Velvet Loaf Cake is a delicious and visually appealing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 batch Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Add Vinegar: Finally, mix in the vinegar, which will help the cake rise.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, frost it with cream cheese frosting as desired.
Notes
- These simple steps will guide you in creating a beautiful and delicious Red Velvet Loaf Cake that is sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg