How to make Red Velvet Bundt Cake step by step

Step 1 - preparations

• Grease the bundt cake pan with butter and dust with flour or breadcrumbs.
  
• Preheat the oven to 180℃ (top/bottom heat mode).
• Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt through a sieve.
  300 g wheat flour - all-purpose, 25 g unsweetened cocoa, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 0,5 teaspoon salt
  

Step 2 - preparing the cake batter

• Pour oil and melted butter into a large bowl, then add eggs and sugar.
  160 g oil, 110 g butter, 300 g sugar, 2 eggs
  
• Mix them together for about 2-3 minutes until well combined and slightly fluffy.
  
• Add vanilla (if using), vinegar, and food coloring to the bowl.
  vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon vinegar, red food coloring
  
• Add buttermilk and blend briefly.
  240 ml buttermilk
  
• Gradually add the sifted flour and mix briefly on low speed - just until combined.
  
• If the batter is not red enough after adding the flour with cocoa, you can add a little more food coloring.

Step 3 - baking the Red Velvet bundt cake

• Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and level it.
  
• Place the cake pan with the bundt cake into the hot oven and bake for about 50 minutes - until a toothpick comes out clean.
• After baking, remove the pan from the oven and let it rest on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes - after this time, carefully run a knife around the edges and remove the bundt cake onto a plate.

Step 4 - preparing the icing for the bundt cake

• Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl, gradually add the heavy cream and mix thoroughly.
  approx 80 g powdered sugar, approx 30 g heavy cream
• Glaze the cooled bundt cake with the icing.