Description
This delightful red velvet loaf cake combines the classic flavors of red velvet with a rich chocolate pudding for a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15 oz)
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix and chocolate pudding mix.
- Add eggs, water, sour cream, and oil. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 4-5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with a hand mixer until fluffy.
- Add half of the powdered sugar and half of the heavy cream. Beat until smooth.
- Add remaining powdered sugar and cream. Beat until light and spreadable.
- Spread evenly over the cooled loaves. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg