Description
This Red Velvet Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting combines rich flavors with easy preparation. Perfect for gatherings, it’s a delicious treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 c vegetable oil
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 1/2 c light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red liquid food coloring
- 1 3/4 c all purpose flour
- 1/2 c milk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 3 oz cream cheese , softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 1lb loaf pan with baking spray, and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the two longest sides. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix vegetable oil with granulated and light brown sugars. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla, salt, cocoa powder, and red food coloring. Scrape the bowl as needed. Alternate adding flour and milk into the mixture. Combine baking soda and vinegar in a small bowl, then mix this into the batter until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a small offset spatula.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Start checking around 55 minutes as baking time may vary.
- Cool in the pan for 45-60 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to remove the loaf and place it on a wire rack to cool completely. For continued cooling, place the loaf (with parchment) in a gallon-size bag after about 2 hours.
- To prepare the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in butter and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar one spoonful at a time, followed by milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the loaf cake as desired, slice, and serve!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Feel free to adjust the amount of cocoa powder for a deeper flavor.
For a more vibrant red color, adjust the amount of red food coloring to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg