RED VELVET POUND CAKE
This delicious red velvet pound cake is the perfect combination of flavors. Make sure the cake has cooled before icing it; for extra crunch sprinkle some roasted pecans on top. —Robin Smith, Old Fort, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in food coloring and extracts (mixture may appear curdled). In another bowl, whisk flour, baking cocoa, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition just until combined., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 70-75 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For icing, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cake; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Leslie Coles
[email protected]This cake was delicious! It was the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Sharjeel Imtiaz
[email protected]I loved the red velvet flavor of this cake! It was so moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Babalanda Nassarn
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Kalpana Regmi
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Sabuj Molla
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use less sugar.
Danial Burrat
[email protected]This cake was delicious! It was the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Eric Uhl
[email protected]I loved the red velvet flavor of this cake! It was so moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Sagor Barman
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Jason Sandilands
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Daisy Vincent
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use less sugar.
David Douglass
[email protected]This cake was delicious! It was the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
junaid aziz
[email protected]I loved the red velvet flavor of this cake! It was so moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Alem Asege
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Syed Danyal Haider
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Poiuyt Poiuyt
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use less sugar.
isaac mwangi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Johnn Mcconomy
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The red velvet flavor was perfect and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Eleonora Mendoza
[email protected]I've made this red velvet pound cake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Alex Vasov
[email protected]This red velvet pound cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the moist, fluffy texture and the rich, velvety flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.