A stunning and luscious cake featuring moist red velvet layers with a rich cream cheese center and a glossy glaze—perfect for impressing at any gathering!
Ingredients:
For the red velvet cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, sit 5 mins)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
For the cream cheese filling:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the glaze & topping:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream or buttercream for decorating (optional)
- Crumbled red velvet cake for garnish
Directions:
- Prepare the filling:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside. - Make the cake batter:
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined. - Assemble:
Grease and flour a bundt pan. Pour in half the red velvet batter. Spoon the cream cheese filling around the center, avoiding the sides. Pour in the remaining red velvet batter to cover. - Bake:
Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from the pan. - Add glaze & decorate:
Heat cream and pour over white chocolate. Stir until smooth. Pour over cooled cake. Pipe whipped cream and sprinkle red velvet crumbs for a decorative finish.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 25 minutes | 🍳 Baking Time: 55 minutes | ⏱️ Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
🔥 Kcal: Approx. 420 per slice | 🍽️ Servings: 12
Treat your guests (or yourself!) to this irresistible red velvet masterpiece—elegant, creamy, and full of charm! ❤️🍥