Red Velvet Bundt Cake
This Red Velvet Bundt Cake combines the classic flavor of red velvet with a stunning presentation, making it perfect for any celebration.
Its soft, moist texture, lightly flavored with cocoa and rich cream cheese glaze creates a delicious and eye-catching dessert. We just love Cake Recipes at the holidays!

Whether for holidays or special gatherings, this cake is sure to impress with its bold color and irresistible taste!
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Red Velvet Is What Flavor
Red velvet has a mild chocolate flavor, thanks to the small amount of cocoa powder used in the recipe.
It also has a slight tang from the buttermilk and vinegar, which balance the sweetness and give the cake its signature velvety texture.
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The combination of cocoa, tangy buttermilk and rich cream cheese frosting creates the unique flavor associated with red velvet.
Red Velvet Ingredients
For the full measurements, scroll on down to the red velvet bundt cake recipe card.
- red velvet cake mix
- all-purpose flour
- tablespoon cocoa powder
- sugar
- milk
- eggs
- butter

Frosting:
- butter
- cream cheese
- heavy whipping cream
- powdered sugar
- white sanding sugar (optional)
How to Red Velvet Cake From Scratch
In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, cocoa powder and sugar. Add the milk, eggs, and butter, and blend until smooth.
Grease a Bundt pan with butter, pour in the batter, and bake according to the package instructions for Bundt cakes, adding an extra 10-15 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely before icing.
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For the frosting: Mix together the butter, cream cheese, and whipping cream, then gradually blend in the powdered sugar.

Frost the entire Bundt cake or use a piping bag to create a back-and-forth “drip” effect. Optionally, sprinkle with sanding sugar for a sparkly snow-like finish.
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Red Velvet Bundt Cake
This Red Velvet Bundt Cake combines the classic flavor of red velvet with a stunning presentation, making it perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 red velvet cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 stick melted butter
Frosting:
- 1 stick softened butter
- 1 package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- white sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. Add the milk, eggs, and butter, and blend until smooth.
- Grease a Bundt pan with butter, pour in the batter, and bake according to the package instructions for Bundt cakes, adding an extra 10-15 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely before icing.
- For the frosting: mix together the butter, cream cheese, and whipping cream, then gradually blend in the powdered sugar.
- Frost the entire Bundt cake or use a piping bag to create a back-and-forth "drip" effect. Optionally, sprinkle with sanding sugar for a sparkly snow-like finish.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 503Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 185mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 0gSugar: 65gProtein: 4g
Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.
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