Red Velvet Loaf: The Quick, Healthy, and Flavorful Treat You've Been Waiting For!
Craving something decadent but short on time? Yearning for a treat that doesn’t sabotage your healthy eating goals? And please, let it be bursting with flavor! Look no further than Red Velvet Loaf. This recipe is a game-changer, offering a moist, tender loaf packed with that classic red velvet tang, all while being surprisingly quick and easy to make. As a busy mom, I know the struggle of wanting a homemade treat without the all-day commitment. This recipe allows you to indulge without the guilt, delivering maximum flavor for minimum effort. Let's get baking!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, Nana Rose, was famous for her red velvet cake. It was the centerpiece of every family gathering, a labor of love that took hours. While I cherished those memories and the intensely rich cake, I knew I needed a version for my own hectic life. This Red Velvet Loaf pays homage to Nana Rose's recipe by capturing that signature red velvet flavor in a fuss-free form that I know she would have enjoyed, perfect for a weekday treat. It will bring you the same happy memories, quicker!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel is recommended for vibrant color)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Optional Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, oil, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar. Mix well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the Cream Cheese Glaze (Optional): In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled loaf.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Loaf!
Red Velvet Loaf
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup granulated sugar
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, oil, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar. Mix well.1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon red food coloring, 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon red food coloring, 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the Cream Cheese Glaze (Optional): In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and creamy.4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled loaf.4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Slice and serve. Enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Loaf!