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Copycat Nothing Bundt Red Velvet Cake

This amazing easy Copycat Nothing Bundt Red Velvet Cake recipe is just as moist and delicious as its famous bakery namesake. The tender crumb texture is achieved with its use of buttermilk for a red velvet cake that is rich and velvety smooth. The highlight of this cake is the traditional rich and flavorful cream cheese frosting with its well known classic white draped design.

For more bundt desserts try my marble bundt cake, Hummingbird bundt cake, white chocolate raspberry bundt cake, Monkey bread with biscuits and my easy rum bundt cake with cake mix.


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Red velvet bundt cake recipe

This recipe is a great way to safe some money by making your own Nothing bundt cake recipe at home.

With its elegant appearance and great taste this red velvet cake is a crowd pleaser served at any celebrations or family gatherings like anniversaries, showers and the holidays.

I also love to make this bundt cake as a birthday cake for my son who loves red velvet cake.

Side view of a slice of red velvet nothing bundt cake on a white plate.

Recipe Snapshot

EASY: 20 minutes of prep time
NOTHING BUNDT CAKE: recipe to make at home
POPULAR: red velvet cake to serve at social gatherings
It is an easy to transport showstopper cake for potlucks picnic and bbq’s

Overhead view of red velvet Bundt cake on a wooden board.

Nothing bundt cake red velvet ingredients

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

  • All Purpose Flour
  • Baking Soda
  • Sea Salt – fine sea salt
  • Butter – softened
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Oil – vegetable oil or canola oil
  • Eggs – at room temperature
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Red Food Dye
  • Buttermilk
  • White Vinegar

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Butter – softened
  • Cream Cheese
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Milk
Side view of Nothing Bundt red velvet cake on a wooden board.

How to make nothing bundt cake red velvet recipe

Process images for steps one through three for making the recipe.

STEP ONE – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Thoroughly spray your pan to insure a smooth release of the
cake.

STEP TWO – For the batter, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

STEP THREE – In a mixer, combine butter and sugar, and then blend in oil, cocoa, vanilla, food coloring,
and eggs.

Process images for steps four through seven for making the recipe.

STEP FOUR – Gradually add in half of the dry ingredients, followed by buttermilk and vinegar. For a
deeper red, add more food coloring as needed.

STEP FIVE – Next, add the remaining dry ingredients to the mix until well combined.

STEP SIX – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a skewer
inserted into the center comes out clean.

STEP SEVEN – Upon taking the cake out of the oven, let the cake rest for 15 minutes, then promptly remove the cake from the pan. Carefully loosen the cake by gently using a flexible spatula. Place a wire rack or cake plate on top of the cake, and with oven mitts, carefully flip the cake upside-down to release it from the pan. Let the cake cool completely before finishing with frosting.

Process images for. how to make the cream cheese forsting and how to frost the cake.

STEP EIGHT – Using a mixer, whip the butter cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until a velvety consistency forms. If it appears too thick, adjust its consistency by incorporating a dash of milk, as necessary, until the desired level of creaminess is achieved.

STEP NINE – Add the frosting to a piping bag, cut the tip to your desired size and pipe the ridges of the cake. Smooth some frosting on the inside hole of the cake. Enjoy!

Red velvet cake on a wooden cutting board.

Sandra’s Top Tips

  • Use real buttermilk, a good quality cocoa powder along with fresh eggs and baking powder for the best flavor
  • Be sure to use to correct amount of cocoa powder as you want a subtle flavor not a chocolate cake
  • Start with a small amount of red food colouring and adding more until you reach your desired red velvet cake color
  • Make sure your cake cools completely before adding the frosting
  • Store in the fridge until ready to serve and leave it out at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before eating

Storage instructions

Store using an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

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Copycat Nothing Bundt Red Velvet Cake


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  • Author: Sandra Flegg
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Description

This amazing easy Copycat Nothing Bundt Red Velvet Cake recipe is just delicious and moist as its famous bakery namesake. The tender crumb texture is achieved with its use of buttermilk for a red velvet cake that is rich and velvety smooth. The highlight of this cake is the traditional rich and flavorful cream cheese frosting with its well known classic white draped design.


Ingredients

300 g (2 1/2 cup) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

6 tablespoons butter, softened

1 3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup oil

2 large eggs

3 tablespoon cocoa powder

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon red food dye

3/4 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon white vinegar
Frosting

6 tablespoon butter, softened

8 tablespoon cream cheese

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tablespoon milk


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Thoroughly spray your pan to insure a smooth release of the
    cake.
  2. For the batter, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a mixer, combine butter and sugar, and then blend in oil, cocoa, vanilla, food coloring,
    and eggs.
  4. Gradually add in half of the dry ingredients, followed by buttermilk and vinegar. For a
    deeper red, add more food coloring as needed.
  5. Next, add the remaining dry ingredients to the mix until well combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a skewer
    inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Upon taking the cake out of the oven, let the cake rest for 15 minutes, then promptly
    remove the cake from the pan. Carefully loosen the cake by gently using a flexible spatula. Place a wire rack or cake plate on top of the cake, and with oven mitts, carefully flip the cake upside-down to release it from the pan. Let the cake cool completely before finishing with frosting.
  8. Using a mixer, whip the butter cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until a velvety consistency forms. If it appears too thick, adjust its consistency by incorporating a dash of milk, as necessary, until the desired level of creaminess is achieved.
  9. Add the frosting to a piping bag, cut the tip to your desired size and pipe the ridges of the cake. Smooth some frosting on the inside hole of the cake.

Notes

Storage instructions: Store using an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven Baked
  • Cuisine: American

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