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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

Close-up of homemade Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

Indulge in this moist and rich Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake, featuring a luscious cream cheese swirl and classic red velvet flavor perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese swirl)
  • 1 large egg (for cream cheese swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and egg until smooth and creamy for the swirl.
  6. Pour half of the red velvet batter into the bundt pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then top with the remaining batter.
  7. Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  9. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For an extra touch, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with white chocolate glaze before serving.