There’s something truly special about a freshly baked Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake . The fusion of rich red velvet with a creamy cheese filling creates a perfect dessert that feels both decadent and comforting. This cake has become a favorite in our house, especially at family gatherings. It’s not only delicious but also looks impressive when served. Diving into a slice with my kids is like sharing a moment of pure joy.
If you’re looking to try a different spin on red velvet, check out the Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake .
Why you’ll love this recipe
This Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake is super easy to make! All you need are a few kitchen staples, and you’re set. It has that perfect balance of sweetness from the red velvet and a delightful tang from the cream cheese. Imagine the smiles around your table when you cut into it and reveal the swirls of cream cheese goodness inside. It’s moist, flavorful, and looks like you picked it up from a bakery — but you did it yourself! That’s always worth a little home-style celebration.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- A few drops red gel food coloring
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Step-by-step instructions
1. Prepare the oven and pan
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease a 10-inch bundt pan with baking spray or butter and flour.
Set aside.
2. Make the cream cheese filling
In a mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Mix in egg, flour, and vanilla until smooth.
Set aside.
3. Mix dry ingredients (cake batter)
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Mix wet ingredients (cake batter)
In a large bowl, whisk oil, eggs, sour cream, milk, vanilla, and vinegar.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until smooth.
Add red food coloring until desired color is reached.
5. Assemble the cake
Pour half of the cake batter into the bundt pan.
Spread cream cheese filling on top, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Pour remaining cake batter on top.
6. Swirl
Use a butter knife to gently swirl the filling into the batter.
Do only a few light swirls.
7. Bake
Bake for 55–65 minutes.
Cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely in the pan, then remove.
8. Make the icing
Beat powdered sugar, cream cheese, heavy cream, and vanilla for about 2 minutes.
9. Decorate and serve
Pipe icing onto the cooled cake.
Serve immediately or refrigerate leftovers.
Recipe tips & variations
If you want extra rich flavor, try adding some high-quality melted chocolate into your cream cheese swirl. Mixed nuts can also be a great addition to give a crunchy texture to the cake. Prefer something a little different? Swap red food coloring for blue and turn this into a blue velvet cake!
Storage & reheating
To store your Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake , keep it covered in the refrigerator. It’ll stay fresh for up to five days. When you’re ready for another slice, a quick 15-20 seconds in the microwave will bring back that fresh-baked warmth.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of pan if I don’t have a bundt pan?
Yes, you can! A regular cake pan will work, though traditional springform pans might require adjustments in baking time. Keep an eye on it!
What if I want a more intense red color?
Simply add a bit more red gel food coloring. Be cautious not to overdo it, as a little goes a long way.
How can I make sure my cake doesn’t stick to the pan?
Use a good-quality baking spray that has flour included, or grease and flour every nook and cranny of your bundt pan thoroughly.
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Creating memories in the kitchen is one of those simple joys in life, and sharing this Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake with loved ones is surely a memory worth savoring. Happy baking!
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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Description
A delicious and moist Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake that is perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- A few drops red gel food coloring
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch bundt pan with baking spray or by using butter and a light dusting of flour. Set it aside.
- In a stand mixer, mix cream cheese, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy; this should take about 2 minutes. Blend in the egg, flour, and vanilla until completely smooth. Set this delicious mixture aside.
- In another bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, milk, vanilla, and vinegar. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until it’s all combined. Add those stunning red gel food coloring drops until you achieve your preferred shade.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly, ensuring you leave a 1-inch border around the pan’s edge. Finish with the remaining cake batter.
- Lightly swirl the cream cheese filling into the cake batter by inserting a butter knife into the mixture. Be gentle; a couple of swirls are enough.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow this beauty to cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a cake plate.
- Once the cake has cooled, make your icing. Beat the powdered sugar, cream cheese, heavy cream, and vanilla extract for about 2 minutes. Using a piping bag, decorate the top of your cake generously. Serve right away, and keep any leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
- If you want extra rich flavor, try adding some high-quality melted chocolate into your cream cheese swirl.
- Mixed nuts can also be a great addition to give a crunchy texture to the cake.
- Prefer something a little different? Swap red food coloring for blue and turn this into a blue velvet cake!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg