Description
Valentine’s Red Velvet Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that marries the rich, buttery texture of classic pound cake with the vibrant allure of red velvet. This show-stopping cake captivates with its stunning crimson color and decadent flavor, perfect for sharing on special occasions or romantic dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in red food coloring and vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg